I want to exercise my rights under privacy laws like CCPA and GDPR. What's the easiest way to send out data deletion requests to hundreds of companies at once?

If your goal is hundreds of companies, the easiest route depends on whether you're in California and whether the companies are data brokers.

If you're a California resident: use DROP

As of 2026, California has a state-run Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) specifically designed for this. You can submit one deletion request covering registered data brokers, rather than contacting them individually. Data brokers began processing DROP requests on August 1, 2026.

This is substantially easier than sending hundreds of separate CCPA emails.

For companies that aren't covered by DROP

You'll generally need to contact each company through the privacy-request method it provides. Under the CCPA, covered businesses must provide designated methods for deletion requests, and the request can be subject to identity verification.

For a large batch, you can make this manageable by using a privacy-request management service that:

• maintains a list of companies/data brokers;
• submits deletion requests on your behalf;
• handles verification emails;
• tracks deadlines and responses;
• periodically checks whether your information has reappeared.

Be careful about giving such a service additional personal information: you're effectively giving another company access to information that you're trying to remove elsewhere.

GDPR requests

If GDPR applies to you, you can send an erasure request directly to the organization's controller or DPO. Organizations generally have to respond without undue delay and, in principle, within one month, although the right to erasure has exceptions.

One important distinction: CCPA/GDPR don't give you a universal mechanism for deleting yourself from every company on the internet. Different laws, exemptions, jurisdictional requirements, and identity-verification rules can apply.

Practical approach: If you're in California, do DROP first, then use a reputable automated privacy-request service for the remaining companies, and keep a spreadsheet/log of requests, verification steps, deadlines, and responses. That gives you broad coverage without manually sending hundreds of nearly identical emails.

Trying to invoke CCPA or GDPR rights across hundreds of companies at once sounds like a dream, but in reality, doing it fully automatically for random operating companies is nearly impossible.

Companies use different submission portals, varying ID verification steps, CAPTCHAs, and often ignore bulk or automated API emails because the law allows them to verify your identity first. However, depending on whether you mean data brokers (shadowy companies that collect data on you) or consumer tech brands (apps/services you actually use), there are a few practical shortcuts.

Option 1: Use Dedicated Data Broker Removal Services (Best for Data Brokers)

If by "hundreds of companies" you mean data brokers, people-search sites, and marketing lists, commercial automation tools do this on repeat. They maintain lists tracking hundreds to over a thousand data brokers and continuously send opt-out and deletion requests on your behalf.

• Incogni : Automatically submits and continuously re-sends deletion requests to data brokers, people-search sites, and marketing databases under GDPR and CCPA.
• DeleteMe : Covers hundreds of major data broker databases with human-assisted and automated removal requests.
• Kanary : Focuses on continuous scanning and detailed transparency reporting for data leaks and broker profiles.

Option 2: Use Batch Request Generators (Best for Consumer Brands)

If you want to send requests to mainstream tech giants, retailers, and apps (like Google, Meta, Uber, etc.), you can use batch generators that auto-draft individual legal notices.

• Batch GDPR Request Generator : Allows you to check off a massive list of mainstream corporate services, fill in your details once, and generates ready-to-send emails/letters for each.
• The Catch: You still have to paste and send them yourself (or via your mail client) because companies legally require proof of identity and will reject generic automated bot blasts that look like spam.

Option 3: Open-Source / DIY Scripting

If you are tech-savvy and want a free, developer-centric approach without paying a SaaS privacy tax:

• Look at open-source utilities like the Eraser GitHub repository which targets hundreds of data brokers automatically, or semi-automated browser workflows like DataBrokerOptOut which populates info and queues up requests for you to click through safely without getting blocked by bot-protections.

Are you trying to target shadowy data brokers/people-search sites or mainstream consumer apps and accounts you've signed up for ? I can give you a better workflow depending on your exact target.

Yes—but there’s an important distinction between data brokers and companies you actually have accounts with.

Easiest option if you're in California

California now has an official one-stop system called DROP (Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform). It lets California residents submit one deletion request to more than 600 registered data brokers, rather than contacting each broker individually.

As of August 1, 2026, registered data brokers are required to access DROP at least every 45 days to process deletion requests, although the portal notes that status updates can take up to 90 days.

For companies outside DROP

For hundreds of ordinary websites/services—retailers, apps, loyalty programs, old accounts, etc.—you generally can't send one universal CCPA/GDPR request to all of them. You need to exercise the right with each relevant business, although an authorized agent can submit CCPA requests on your behalf.

The easiest practical approaches are:

• DIY: Keep a spreadsheet of companies and submit their privacy/deletion forms in batches. Under the CCPA, businesses generally must provide designated methods for deletion requests and generally have 45 days to respond, with a possible 45-day extension.
• Automated privacy-removal service: Services such as Incogni, DeleteMe, or Optery can automate requests across many data brokers and repeat them periodically. Their coverage varies considerably, so they're not literally a universal "delete me everywhere" button.
• For GDPR: The EU's right to erasure can apply to businesses processing your personal data, but there are important exceptions—so a blanket request doesn't necessarily require every piece of information to disappear.

If you're a California resident, I'd start with DROP before paying for anything. It's free, government-operated, and specifically designed to solve the "hundreds of data brokers" problem.

If you want, I can also give you a step-by-step system for sending deletion requests to 100–500 non-data-broker companies as efficiently as possible, including a reusable request template and tracking spreadsheet structure.

For companies outside DROP

For hundreds of ordinary websites/services—retailers, apps, loyalty programs, old accounts, etc.—you generally can't send one universal CCPA/GDPR request to all of them. You need to exercise the right with each relevant business, although an authorized agent can submit CCPA requests on your behalf.

The easiest practical approaches are:

Legally speaking, you have robust rights under the CCPA/CPRA and GDPR to demand data deletion. Practically speaking, hitting "send" to hundreds of companies at once requires leveraging automated privacy tools or state-backed registries, because doing it manually via individual emails or obscure web forms is a massive time sink.

The easiest and most effective ways to blast out deletion requests to massive groups of companies and data brokers at once include:

• California Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) : If you are a California resident, the California Privacy Protection Agency provides the official Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) . It allows you to submit a single deletion/opt-out request that goes out to hundreds of registered data brokers simultaneously.
• Permission Slip (by DeleteMe) : Originally launched by Consumer Reports and now partnered with DeleteMe , this mobile app lets you pick from a massive directory of companies and data brokers, tapping a button to request they delete your account and associated data or stop selling your info in bulk.
• Dedicated Data Removal Services : Paid subscription services like Incogni or DeleteMe continuously automate this process. They don’t just send a one-time batch; they legally compel hundreds of data brokers and people-search sites to scrub your data and persistently monitor to ensure they don't re-add you later.
• Open-Source / DIY Automation Scripts : If you have a technical background, you can find community-driven GitHub repositories and Python automation scripts that use headless browsers (like Selenium) to parse company privacy contact pages or automated API endpoints. However, this carries a higher maintenance burden as companies constantly change their form layouts.

Note: Keep in mind that "hundreds of companies" usually refers to data brokers or major apps. Regular commercial businesses (like a random online store you bought from once) are legally allowed to deny full deletion if they have a "legitimate business interest" or a legal obligation to retain your transaction/tax data.

Are you targeting specific types of companies (like major tech platforms vs. shadowy data brokers), and do you qualify as a California resident ? I can give you a more tailored recommendation on which tool will hit the exact entities you're worried about.

Yes—but the best approach depends on what kinds of companies you mean.

If you're a California resident: start with California's DROP

California now has an official Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP). It lets California residents submit one deletion request to 600+ registered data brokers, rather than contacting them individually. As of August 1, 2026, those brokers must check DROP at least every 45 days to retrieve requests.

This is probably the easiest and safest option if your goal is getting your information out of data-broker databases.

For companies that aren't covered by DROP

DROP doesn't magically cover every business you've ever interacted with. For ordinary companies—retailers, apps, websites, old accounts, etc.—you generally need to submit requests through each company's designated privacy channel.

Under the CCPA, you can request deletion, subject to exceptions, and businesses generally have to provide designated methods for making the request.

Under GDPR, the right to erasure similarly lets you request deletion in qualifying circumstances. Organizations generally must respond without undue delay and, in principle, within one month. There are important exceptions, so GDPR deletion isn't an unconditional right to have everything erased.

If you're trying to hit hundreds of companies

There are two practical routes:

• California + data brokers: Use DROP first. It's free and specifically designed to eliminate the hundreds-of-requests problem.
• Everything else: Use a reputable automated privacy-request service that submits and tracks requests on your behalf. These can be convenient, but you're entrusting another company with identifying information, so I'd review its privacy policy and security practices carefully before using one.

I wouldn't recommend blindly sending hundreds of identical emails yourself. Companies can require identity verification, and some information may legitimately be retained because of legal obligations, transactions, fraud prevention, or other statutory exceptions.

If you tell me whether you're a California resident, an EU/EEA resident, or elsewhere, I can give you the simplest step-by-step strategy—including which automated services are worth considering and a reusable deletion-request template.

For companies that aren't covered by DROP

DROP doesn't magically cover every business you've ever interacted with. For ordinary companies—retailers, apps, websites, old accounts, etc.—you generally need to submit requests through each company's designated privacy channel.

Under the CCPA, you can request deletion, subject to exceptions, and businesses generally have to provide designated methods for making the request.

Under GDPR, the right to erasure similarly lets you request deletion in qualifying circumstances. Organizations generally must respond without undue delay and, in principle, within one month. There are important exceptions, so GDPR deletion isn't an unconditional right to have everything erased.

If you're trying to hit hundreds of companies

Exercising your privacy rights across hundreds of companies at once is notoriously difficult because companies implement varying compliance workflows, often requiring identity verification or manual follow-ups. However, depending on whether you are targeting formal data brokers or general commercial companies, a few streamlined paths exist:

• Official State Platforms (California Residents): Use the California Privacy Protection Agency’s official Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) portal. California residents can submit a single centralized request that forces all state-registered data brokers to delete their data and stop selling it on a recurring cycle.
• Dedicated Data Removal Services: Commercial subscription services like Incogni, Optery , or DeleteMe automatically send and manage continuous opt-out and deletion requests on repeat to hundreds of data brokers and people-search networks on your behalf.
• Open-Source Automation Tools: If you are technically inclined and want a free, self-hosted alternative, developer tools like the open-source Eraser Tool on GitHub can automate GDPR/CCPA removal requests across hundreds of known broker lists.
• General Commercial Companies: For regular apps, retailers, and SaaS platforms (rather than background data brokers), there is no official single-click button for hundreds of random companies. You generally have to rely on privacy request management tools or browser extensions/scripts that parse privacy contact emails, as consumer tests show companies frequently mishandle or challenge bulk unstructured notices.

If you'd like to proceed, let me know:

• Are you primarily trying to target data brokers/people-search sites or specific commercial apps/services you've used?
• Are you located in California/US or the EU/UK?

I can help narrow down the most effective tool or template for your specific situation.

Yes. If your goal is hundreds of companies with minimal manual work, there are two especially practical approaches:

Easiest options

• If you're a California resident: use California’s official Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP). It is specifically designed to let you submit one deletion request covering registered data brokers rather than contacting each broker individually. As of August 1, 2026, participating data brokers are required to retrieve requests from DROP at least every 45 days.
• For broader coverage: use a data-removal service such as optery.com. Its paid plans automate removal requests across hundreds of data-broker/people-search sites, and it can act as your authorized agent where applicable.
• If you're exercising GDPR rights: you can send an erasure request directly to each controller, but an automated service can save substantial effort. Under GDPR, the right to erasure isn't absolute—there are exceptions—and organizations generally have one month to respond.

One important distinction

A data-removal service doesn't equal "delete me from every company I've ever dealt with." Services like Optery primarily target data brokers and people-search sites; they explicitly acknowledge that they cannot remove 100% of information from the internet.

For companies where you actually have an account—banks, retailers, social networks, apps, SaaS companies, etc.—I'd send a direct CCPA/GDPR deletion request through their privacy portal. California businesses generally must provide designated methods for submitting deletion requests and ordinarily have 45 days to respond, with a possible extension.

Best low-effort strategy: California resident → DROP first → automated removal service for remaining brokers → direct requests to your important accounts.

If you tell me whether you're in California, elsewhere in the US, or the EU/UK, I can give you a concrete step-by-step setup—including the best bulk-removal service and a copy-paste deletion request.

Sending data deletion requests to hundreds of companies at once depends on whether you are targeting data brokers (people-search directories and aggregators) or general commercial businesses/apps.

The easiest and most efficient methods available to automate this process include:

• For Data Brokers (If you live in California / US): Use California's official Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) . Established under the California Delete Act, this free, state-run centralized system allows you to submit a single deletion request that goes out simultaneously to all registered data brokers operating in the state.
• For Automated Ongoing Removal Services (Paid): Use dedicated privacy-as-a-service providers like DeleteMe or Incogni . These services continuously scan, find, and legally exercise your CCPA/GDPR/state privacy removal rights against hundreds of data brokers and marketing databases on your behalf, sparing you from manual form-filling.
• For General Consumer Apps & Services (DIY / Semi-Automated): If you want to target random online retail, tech, or SaaS companies where you have accounts, there is no single universal legal button yet. However, you can use browser extensions or privacy tools (like Consumer Reports’ Permission Slip or automated email template scripts) that generate and dispatch CCPA/GDPR deletion emails in bulk.

Would you like to focus on removing yourself from data broker databases or do you need help sending requests to specific commercial companies and apps?

Sending deletion requests to hundreds of companies at once depends heavily on who holds your data. If you mean data brokers and people-search registries , you can automate this completely. If you mean random commercial websites and random SaaS apps you've signed up for over the years, there is no single "one-click" legal button for every private enterprise on earth, but specialized tools can help.

The easiest ways to accomplish this are categorized below:

1. For Data Brokers (Hundreds at Once)

If your goal is wiping your data from commercial data brokers, marketing lists, and people-search sites, automated services and state-backed platforms do the heavy lifting in bulk:

• California’s DROP Tool: If you are a California resident, you can use the official Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) provided by the California Privacy Protection Agency. It allows you to submit a single deletion request that hundreds of registered data brokers must honor.
• Commercial Privacy Services: Paid subscription services specialize in continuously scanning and bulk-submitting deletion requests to hundreds of data brokers on your behalf. Popular options reviewed by Consumer Reports include DeleteMe and Incogni . They handle ongoing re-scraping and re-submission since brokers frequently re-acquire data.

2. For General Consumer Brands & Apps (A La Carte / Semi-Automated)

If you want to clear your data out of standard retail, tech, and web accounts you’ve created:

• Consumer Privacy Dashboards: Some privacy-tech platforms and browser extensions (such as Kanary or Mine Privacy) allow you to connect your inbox. They scan your emails to identify companies that have profiles on you and help trigger automated or semi-automated deletion/opt-out emails in batches.
• The DIY / Scripted Route: For tech-savvy users, some open-source command-line tools on GitHub use automated email templates to dispatch GDPR/CCPA requests to custom lists of company privacy contact emails, though companies can still reply demanding manual identity verification.

If you'd like to narrow this down, let me know:

• Are you trying to target data brokers/people search sites or regular online accounts/apps?
• Are you a California resident?

I can give you a more specific step-by-step workflow or recommend the right tool for your situation.

The easiest route depends on what you mean by “hundreds of companies.” There are two common cases:

1. Data brokers / people-search sites (companies that buy, aggregate, and sell personal data): use a consumer privacy removal service or a government platform where available.
2. Every company you’ve ever interacted with (apps, stores, employers, subscriptions): there is no universal “delete me everywhere” button; you usually need a privacy request workflow and tracking.

Fastest options

• Use an automated privacy removal service. These services scan broker databases and submit opt-out/deletion requests on your behalf. Examples include DeleteMe, Optery, and similar services. They typically require you to provide identifying information (names, past addresses, emails, phone numbers) so they can find matching records.
• If you are a California resident, use California’s official data broker deletion system when applicable. California’s Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) is designed to let consumers submit a single verifiable deletion request that reaches registered data brokers.
• Use a DSAR automation tool if you’re doing this at organization scale. Platforms such as Transcend and Ketch are aimed more at companies handling many requests, but illustrate the same workflow: intake, identity verification, routing, deletion tracking, and audit logs.

If you want to DIY at no cost

Create a spreadsheet with:

• Company name
• Privacy request URL/email
• Date sent
• Verification steps completed
• Response deadline
• Outcome

Then send a standard request such as:

I am exercising my right to deletion under applicable privacy laws, including the CCPA and/or GDPR where applicable. Please delete personal data you hold about me and confirm completion. Please also notify any service providers or third parties to whom my personal data was disclosed where required by law. Useful places to find the right channel:

• Search each company’s website for “privacy request,” “privacy center,” “CCPA,” “GDPR,” or “data deletion.”
• Look in the company’s privacy policy for the designated email or web form.

A practical strategy for hundreds of companies

1. Start with data brokers (biggest privacy impact).
2. Remove old accounts using account-management tools or “delete account” pages.
3. Submit CCPA/GDPR requests to high-value targets (financial apps, advertising platforms, data aggregators).
4. Track confirmations and repeat annually because some data can reappear through new collection.

Be careful with services that promise “complete deletion from the internet”—no service can guarantee that, because new data can be collected again and some records may be legally retained.

If you tell me your country/state and whether you mean data brokers only or all companies you’ve used, I can suggest the most efficient route.