Florida Data Removal Services
Exercise your Florida Digital Bill of Rights. GhostMyData helps Florida residents remove their personal information from data brokers.
Your FDBR Rights
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (2024) gives you important rights over your personal data
Right to Access
Access the personal data that a controller has collected about you
Right to Delete
Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Opt-Out
Opt out of the sale of personal data and targeted advertising
Right to Correct
Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
Top Data Brokers Targeting Florida Residents
These data brokers collect and sell information about Florida residents
BeenVerified
Removal: 24-48 hours
Intelius
Removal: 72 hours
TruePeopleSearch
Removal: 24-72 hours
WhitePages
Removal: 48-72 hours
MyLife
Removal: 7-14 days
PeopleFinder
Removal: 24-48 hours
How GhostMyData Helps Florida Residents
Automated FDBR Requests
We submit legally compliant FDBR deletion requests to data brokers on your behalf.
45-Day Compliance Tracking
We track the 45-day response deadline and follow up on non-compliant brokers.
Compliance Documentation
Get detailed reports of all removal requests for your records or legal purposes.
Understanding Florida Privacy Law
Overview
Florida's Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR), signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 6, 2023 and effective July 1, 2024, represents the Sunshine State's entry into comprehensive data privacy regulation. What makes the FDBR distinctive is its unusually high applicability threshold — the law primarily targets large technology companies with over $1 billion in annual global revenue. This threshold is significantly higher than any other state privacy law, which means the FDBR was crafted specifically to regulate Big Tech rather than small and mid-size businesses. The law also includes strong protections for children's online safety, reflecting growing national concern over minors' exposure to data harvesting and algorithmic manipulation.
How the FDBR Works
The FDBR grants Florida residents four core rights: the right to access personal data, the right to delete personal data, the right to correct inaccurate information, and the right to opt out of data sales and targeted advertising. Controllers must respond to consumer requests within 45 days, with a possible 15-day extension. Unlike most state privacy laws, the FDBR includes a unique provision requiring companies to allow users to opt out of having their personal data used for voice recognition or facial recognition technology. The law also restricts government entities from using social media platforms to censor protected speech, adding a First Amendment dimension not seen in other state privacy statutes. For data brokers specifically, the FDBR imposes registration requirements with the Florida Department of Legal Affairs.
Data Broker Landscape in Florida
Florida's massive population of over 22 million makes it one of the most heavily targeted states for data broker activity. The state's large retiree population is especially vulnerable — people-search sites frequently list Florida addresses, phone numbers, and property records pulled from the state's robust public records system. Florida's broad public records law (the Sunshine Law) makes government records more accessible than in most states, which data brokers exploit extensively. Major brokers like BeenVerified, Intelius, and TruePeopleSearch maintain comprehensive profiles on Florida residents. The state's tourism industry also generates transient data that brokers aggregate — hotel stays, rental car records, and theme park visits all feed into consumer profiles that are sold to marketers and background check companies.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your FDBR rights, you can submit deletion requests directly to data controllers, but keep in mind that only very large companies (over $1 billion revenue) are covered by the law's specific requirements. For smaller data brokers, federal protections like the Fair Credit Reporting Act may provide alternative avenues. GhostMyData streamlines this process by identifying which brokers hold your data and submitting legally compliant removal requests on your behalf. We track the 45-day response deadline and follow up with non-compliant organizations. For Florida residents who are particularly concerned about their public records exposure, we also monitor for re-listings, since Florida's open records culture means brokers frequently re-acquire data from public sources.
Enforcement & Penalties
The Florida Attorney General has exclusive enforcement authority under the FDBR, with civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation. Violations involving children's data can result in treble (triple) damages, making this one of the strongest penalty provisions in any state privacy law. Because the FDBR only took effect in July 2024, formal enforcement actions are still emerging. However, the Florida AG's office has been active in consumer protection generally — they have pursued cases against companies for deceptive data practices under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. The high revenue threshold means enforcement will likely focus on a small number of very large technology companies rather than the broad data broker ecosystem.
Florida Privacy FAQ
What is the Florida Digital Bill of Rights?
The Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) is a comprehensive privacy law that went into effect July 1, 2024. It applies to large businesses and gives Florida residents control over their personal data.
Who does the FDBR apply to?
The FDBR applies to businesses with annual global revenue over $1 billion that conduct business in Florida and collect personal data. It has a higher threshold than most state privacy laws.
What makes Florida's law unique?
Florida's law specifically targets large tech companies and includes provisions about children's online safety. It also protects against government surveillance of online activities.
How long do companies have to respond?
Companies must respond to consumer requests within 45 days, with a possible extension of 15 additional days.
What are the penalties for violations?
The Florida Attorney General can impose civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, with treble damages for violations involving children's data.
How does GhostMyData help Florida residents?
GhostMyData automates data removal requests across 1,500+ brokers, tracks compliance with FDBR deadlines, and monitors for re-listings of your information.
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Protect Your Florida Privacy Rights
Don't let data brokers profit from your personal information. Exercise your FDBR rights with GhostMyData.