Redact vs VALT Data Broker Removal

Redact is an app for bulk deleting or editing posts, comments, likes, messages and other content across more than 35 services. Users can filter by keywords, hashtags, date range and content type, then preview items before deletion. Supported services include Twitter/X, Facebook, Discord, Reddit, TikTok, Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Threads and Slack. The free plan covers the last 30 days of Twitter/X, Discord and Facebook content, plus Reddit history anonymization at any date. Premium adds unlimited deletion, major social platforms and scheduled recurring cleanup; Ultimate adds professional platforms such as LinkedIn and Slack, advanced filtering and priority support. For social and messaging cleanup, credentials and content pass directly between the user's device and the service; Redact receives de-identified usage and diagnostic information. A local archive can save content to the device before deletion, but it is off by default. Deletion speed depends on platform rate limits, supported content types vary, and integrations may pause when platforms change. Redact says deleted content cannot be restored or copies made by others removed.

VALT Data Broker Removal scans more than 1,000 broker databases and sends deletion requests for individual users. VALT says it files requests under CCPA, GDPR, and state privacy laws, then monitors for relistings and submits requests again when information reappears. Examples of brokers include Spokeo, Whitepages, Intelius, and BeenVerified. Removal times vary by broker, so the service describes its approach as ongoing exposure reduction rather than a one-time result. The exposure scan is free, requires no account or card, and does not ask for an SSN or government ID. VALT says its zero-knowledge design prevents the company and employees from seeing, accessing, or reconstructing raw personal data. Its privacy policy also describes encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits. The free plan includes dVPN protection, ad-supported secure browsing, connected apps, data widgets, and a seven-day activity lookback. Paid data erasure starts at $119.99/yr; the VALTIMATE plan is $239.99 per year and adds a dedicated removal specialist and custom removal requests.