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# Does Optery accept government issued identification to maximize removals?

No. Optery does not accept government issued identification at this time.

||| Update: In the past, Optery customers could opt-in to submit their government-issued identification with the photo and ID number masked. This was discontinued in March 2026 and Optery has securely deleted those government IDs.

Optery is committed to pushing back against unreasonable data broker demands for personal information. This change ensures we continue to provide a robust personal data removal service while minimizing the amount of personal data we disclose to help you exercise your rights.