Greetings,

I have a question regarding the possibility of deleting personal data from third-party websites without consent. Here's the situation: a domain was registered and WHOIS details were filled in, but when the registration period expired, the domains were released.
According to the registrar/RIPN, the WHOIS details for these domains are empty. However, a few websites are still holding onto this information despite no consent being given.

Is it feasible to delete personal data from third-party websites that collect it without consent? If so, how can it be accomplished? If anyone has prior experience with this matter, please share it. I have attempted to find forms or feedback contacts to delete the data, but to no avail.

Anonymity does not exist and protection of private data is crucial.
It is important to accept this fact as there isn't much that can be done about it. The author once made an effort to remove all personal information from the internet, including full name, address, and date of birth. Some website owners were responsive in deleting the information, but others remained silent.

However, the author discovered that as information was removed, new websites emerged featuring their information. Since leaked databases are not always removed and going to court is ineffective, complaining to website owners is also futile.
To remedy the situation, the author avoids using real names, email addresses, or linking to personal resources online and minimizes personal information shared on the internet.

To prevent your personal information from proliferating on the Internet, you can take several precautions.

Firstly, make your social media data available only to friends. Secondly, use private domain registration services which hide your data in whois. Additionally, avoid publishing your home address, phone number, real date of birth, and primary email in the public domain.

If you must provide a phone number, consider using virtual numbers from VoIP providers like zadarma.com. Finally, ensure that your social media profile is blocked from search engines so that it cannot be easily found by outsiders, while remaining searchable within the social network itself.

What websites are being referred to?

Certain whois scans have a business model which involves keeping a record of changes made, but if one attempts to delete the data, they are redirected to a Paypal payment page. This type of blackmail has been occurring for a few days now.

In the situation you've described, the collection and retention of WHOIS details by third-party websites without consent raises significant concerns regarding data protection.

From a technical perspective, deleting personal data from third-party websites can be challenging, especially if there are no established procedures or contacts for data removal. As a webmaster, my approach would involve several steps:

1. Identification of the websites: Begin by identifying all the websites that are holding onto the WHOIS details. This may involve conducting thorough online searches and using specialized tools to track down where the information is being stored.

2. Contacting website administrators: Once the websites have been identified, attempt to contact the administrators directly. Look for contact information such as email addresses, phone numbers, or online forms. Reach out to them and clearly explain the situation, requesting the deletion of the personal data in question.

3. Referencing data protection laws: If direct communication with the website administrators yields no results, it may be necessary to reference relevant data protection laws, such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in the EU, or similar legislation in other regions. Inform the websites of their legal obligations regarding the handling of personal data and the rights of individuals to have their data removed.

4. Seeking legal advice: If all attempts to have the data removed prove futile, seeking legal advice or assistance from a legal professional well-versed in data privacy and protection laws may be necessary. They can provide guidance on potential legal avenues for addressing the unauthorized retention of personal data.

Deletion of personal data from third-party websites without consent presents a complex challenge. As a webmaster, I emphasize the importance of respecting individuals' rights to privacy and the need for clear guidelines and processes for the removal of personal data from such websites. It's crucial to approach this issue with a combination of technical expertise, legal knowledge, and persistence in advocating for data privacy rights.