Most of the personal data we index in our leak datasets does not come directly from you. It comes from breaches and stealer logs that were exposed by third parties without our involvement in the original incident.
Source of the data. We collect this data from sources that were technically accessible on the internet (for example public forums, paste sites, messaging channels or shared links) and from threat intelligence feeds that rely on such sources. We do not hack systems, bypass authentication, break encryption, buy stolen databases or pay for access to closed criminal forums.
Legal basis. Our legal basis is our legitimate interest, and the legitimate interest of our customers, in detecting and responding to data breaches and securing information systems (GDPR art. 6(1)(f) and recital 49).
Information of affected persons (art. 14(5)(b)). Because these datasets may concern very large numbers of people and are often incomplete or hard to link to reliable contact details, informing each affected person individually would be impossible or would involve a disproportionate effort within the meaning of GDPR article 14(5)(b). This public notice therefore serves as the information measure foreseen by that provision.
Your rights. If your personal data appears in our index, you may at any time ask whether we hold data about you, request a copy, ask us to erase it or restrict its use, and object at any time to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interest (GDPR art. 21). We provide an easy and free removal procedure. Requests can be sent to
contact@leakradar.io and we answer within one month where possible.