ClearID SA review
A focused POPIA removal service with free scanning and paid automated requests.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
ClearID SA is a personal information removal service for South African residents and individual users. It scans 43 data-broker and people-search websites for exposed personal details, then presents affected sites and a privacy risk score. The service is aimed at people who want a focused way to identify online exposure and submit POPIA-compliant removal requests without managing each request manually.
Its plan structure supports different levels of commitment. The Free plan provides a full 43-broker scan, a privacy risk score and visibility into top exposures. Premium includes the free-plan access, automated removal requests, monthly re-scans and a POPIA compliance report. The Once-off plan includes the free-plan access, one automated removal pass and a POPIA compliance report without a subscription. This makes the free tier suitable for initial discovery, while Premium fits users who want recurring monitoring and the one-off plan suits a single cleanup effort.
ClearID SA’s main strength is its narrow regional focus: POPIA-compliant requests and stated coverage of South African and international sites give the service a defined purpose. Premium’s monthly re-scans add an ongoing monitoring layer, while the one-off plan keeps removal work separate from a subscription. The trade-off is limited breadth: the service covers 43 sites, runs on the web, and focuses on individual identities. Users needing broader broker coverage, custom removal requests or a service beyond this focused POPIA workflow should consider an alternative. ClearID SA is a practical fit for basic exposure checking and structured removal in South Africa.
Questions about ClearID SA
Does ClearID SA have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan.
What does ClearID SA run on? Web. It runs in the cloud.
Who is ClearID SA built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).
ClearID SA pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Scans 43 data-broker and people-search websites
- Free plan includes a privacy risk score and exposure results
- Paid plans automate POPIA-compliant removal requests
- Where it doesn't
- Coverage is limited to 43 broker and people-search sites
- Automated removal requests require a paid plan
- The one-off plan includes only one removal pass
ClearID SA fact sheet, pricing and score →
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