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🗽SHIELD Protected

New York Data Removal Services

Protect your privacy under New York's SHIELD Act. GhostMyData helps New York residents remove their personal information from data brokers.

19M+
State Residents
500+
Data Brokers Active
$5,000
Max Violation Fine
30 Days
Required Response Time

Your SHIELD Rights

SHIELD Act (2020) gives you important rights over your personal data

Right to Security

Businesses must implement reasonable safeguards to protect your private information

Right to Notification

Receive timely notification if your data is involved in a security breach

Right to Dispute

Challenge inaccurate information held by consumer reporting agencies under FCRA

Right to Opt-Out

Opt out of marketing communications and data broker listings

Top Data Brokers Targeting New York Residents

These data brokers collect and sell information about New York residents

Spokeo

Removal: 24-72 hours

Easy

WhitePages

Removal: 48-72 hours

Medium

BeenVerified

Removal: 24-48 hours

Easy

Intelius

Removal: 72 hours

Medium

Radaris

Removal: 7-30 days

Hard

MyLife

Removal: 7-14 days

Hard

How GhostMyData Helps New York Residents

Automated SHIELD Requests

We submit legally compliant SHIELD deletion requests to data brokers on your behalf.

30-Day Compliance Tracking

We track the 30-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.

New York Privacy FAQ

What is the NY SHIELD Act?

The Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act broadens New York's data breach notification requirements and mandates reasonable data security safeguards.

Does New York have a comprehensive privacy law?

New York has the SHIELD Act for data security and breach notification. Additional comprehensive privacy legislation (NY Privacy Act) has been proposed but not yet enacted.

What are my rights under the SHIELD Act?

The SHIELD Act primarily protects you through mandatory data security standards and expanded breach notification requirements. Businesses must implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.

How does the SHIELD Act define private information?

The SHIELD Act broadly defines private information including social security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account numbers, biometric data, and email/password combinations.

What penalties exist for SHIELD Act violations?

The NY Attorney General can seek injunctions and civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation for failure to notify, and up to $20 per failed notification (capped at $250,000).

How does GhostMyData help New York residents?

GhostMyData scans 1,500+ data brokers for your personal information, automates removal requests, and provides ongoing monitoring to protect your privacy.

Protect Your New York Privacy Rights

Don't let data brokers profit from your personal information. Exercise your SHIELD rights with GhostMyData.