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California

Official California programs that can help protect your privacy, and where to find legal help. The state programs on this page are free to use. Each program decides who qualifies, so check its page for the details.

New to this? Start with what doxing is.

Remove your information from data brokers

DROP (Delete Request and Opt-out Platform) is a free tool from the State of California. With one request, you can tell registered data brokers to delete your personal information and stop selling it.1

  • It is for California residents.1
  • You only need to sign up once. Data brokers must keep your information deleted if they get it again later.2
  • It does not cover public records, or information you gave to a company yourself.3

Go to DROP (privacy.ca.gov)

Keep your home address private

Safe at Home is California's address confidentiality program, run by the Secretary of State. It gives you a free substitute mailing address and forwards your mail to you.4

  • It is for certain people, including victims and survivors of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault. The program's website explains who can apply.4
  • You sign up with help from an approved enrolling agency.5
  • It is not witness protection. It does not move you or give legal help.4

Go to Safe at Home (sos.ca.gov)

Help for victims of crime

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) helps victims of violent crime pay for some costs related to the crime. Local victim advocates can help you apply for free.6

Find a local victim advocate (victims.ca.gov)

Find a lawyer

This site does not give legal advice. For advice about your situation, talk to a licensed California lawyer.

  • The State Bar of California keeps a list of certified lawyer referral services. These services can match you with a lawyer for your type of problem.7 Some can refer you to a lawyer who charges less if your income is low.8
  • If you have a low income, you may be able to get free legal help. The State Bar points people to LawHelpCA, which lists free and low-cost legal aid organizations across California.9

Find a lawyer referral service (calbar.ca.gov)

Find free legal aid (lawhelpca.org)

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Sources

  1. California Privacy Protection Agency. "Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP)." privacy.ca.gov
  2. California Privacy Protection Agency. "DROP Data Broker Deletions, How Do They Work?" July 2026. privacy.ca.gov
  3. California Privacy Protection Agency. DROP flyer, March 2026. privacy.ca.gov
  4. California Secretary of State. "About Safe at Home." sos.ca.gov
  5. California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Chapter 11 (Safe at Home). sos.ca.gov
  6. California Victim Compensation Board. Fact sheet, November 2025. victims.ca.gov
  7. State Bar of California. "How a Certified Lawyer Referral Service Works." calbar.ca.gov
  8. State Bar of California. "What a Certified Lawyer Referral Service Can Do for You." calbar.ca.gov
  9. State Bar of California. "Pro Bono Directory." calbar.ca.gov