DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal vs Soryx

DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal searches supported data broker and people-search sites for personal details such as names and addresses, then sends requests to remove them. Its listed coverage includes Spokeo, TruePeopleSearch and FastPeopleSearch, among 49 sites. The service periodically rescans sites and handles broker confirmation emails to help catch information that returns. DuckDuckGo says setup information and removal requests are handled on the subscriber’s device, and confirmation emails are deleted within 72 hours. After setup, scans and removals run in the background. The service is limited to U.S. residents, one person per subscription and one device. It works through DuckDuckGo’s Windows or Mac desktop browser and its iOS browser; iOS users need Background App Refresh enabled for effective operation. It cannot remove information from sources including social media, government databases, public records, news articles or image databases. Requests may fail, processing can take up to six weeks, and information may reappear. Plus costs $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year; Pro costs $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year. A free trial is available; there is no free plan.

Soryx is a web service for finding, monitoring, and removing exposed personal information in data brokers, breach datasets, and the surface web. It sends formal erasure requests under GDPR Article 17 and tracks them through confirmation. On the Free plan, it will not remove information without the user's approval. Soryx schedules repeat scans and can automatically file another request if data is listed again. Its coverage includes EU, UK, and Irish brokers as well as major global people-search and sales-intelligence firms; the company says its catalogue grows weekly. Plans are offered for individuals, households, and businesses. Free includes a limited broker scan, three erasure filings, manual removal guides, and one persona. Individual costs €129.90 billed once a year, while Individual Premium costs €249.90 billed once a year; Family costs €499.90 billed once a year and supports up to five personas. Business pricing is tailored to the team. Soryx says it encrypts data in transit and at rest, and hosts its systems, database, and backups in Ireland. Its optional AI assistant is an exception, calling Anthropic under EU Standard Contractual Clauses with zero data retention.