How to remove yourself from HireRight
What they publish
Employment background reports compiled for employers (including public-record information such as criminal history), plus active database files kept on candidates; no public profiles
Removing yourself, step by step
0 of 5 done- To see what they hold, request a copy of your report or database file via https://support.hireright.com/en-US/articles/request-a-copy-of-my-background-report-or-testing-results
- To correct something inaccurate, file an FCRA dispute via https://support.hireright.com/en-US/articles/dispute-the-accuracy-of-my-background-report-or-testing-results
- For an expungement, record sealing or non-disclosure order, send it to consumers@hireright.com (the policy says not to send these to the privacy address)
- For a state privacy-law request (marketing data, opt-out of sale/sharing), use http://www.hireright.com/u-s-state-consumer-privacy-rights-request-form, email HireRightPrivacy@hireright.com, or call 866-906-5001, with the identifiers and ID listed under Verification
- To appeal a response, use the same channels and state clearly that it is an appeal
Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.
How they confirm it
Full name, all addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and employers they might have on file; for a disclosure, correction or deletion request, a clear picture of a government-issued ID (ID number and photo may be covered, name and address may not). Authorized agents must be named in writing with a mailing address
If they ignore you
FCRA — complaint to the CFPB or the FTC ; state attorney general. Not in the CA data broker registry as of 2026-10-05
Re-listing risk for this site: Low — there is no public listing; data enters through an employer-ordered background check
Common questions
How do I remove myself from HireRight?
Use HireRight's opt-out page (hireright.com/u-s-state-consumer-privacy-rights-request-form). The guide above lists 5 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.
Will my information come back on HireRight?
Low — there is no public listing; data enters through an employer-ordered background check. Check again in about 60 days.