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.
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
WhitePages
Removal: 48-72 hours
BeenVerified
Removal: 24-48 hours
Intelius
Removal: 72 hours
Radaris
Removal: 7-30 days
MyLife
Removal: 7-14 days
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.
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Protect Your New York Privacy Rights
Don't let data brokers profit from your personal information. Exercise your SHIELD rights with GhostMyData.