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Transparency Report

Effective Date: 6th of March 2025

  • Total Requests Received: 2
  • Complied Requests: 1
  • Denied Requests: 1

Requests by Registrar

  • Total Requests: 0
    • Complied: 0
    • Denied: 0

Requests by Host

  • Total Requests: 0
    • Complied: 0
    • Denied: 0

Government Requests

  • Total Requests: 0
    • Details: Subpoenas, court orders, etc.
    • Complied: 0
    • Denied: 0

Private Requests

  • Total Requests: 2
    • Details: DMCA takedown notices, defamation claims, etc.
    • Complied: 1
    • Denied: 1
  • Date: November 13, 2024
    • Company: More Than Gifts
    • Country: Netherlands
    • Website: www.morethangifts.nl
    • Request: Approved
    • Removed URL: /a-threat-actor-has-allegedly-leaked-the-data-of-more-than-gifts/
    • Removed From: DarkWebInformer.com, X/Twitter, Telegram, Infosec Exchange, LinkedIn
    • Reason: Post no longer exists on BF
  • Date: December 18, 2024
    • Company: Credique, LLC
    • Country: USA
    • Website: credique.com
    • Request: Denied
    • URL Takedown Request: /a-threat-actor-is-allegedly-selling-the-data-of-credique-llc/
    • Reason: Missing required information. To appeal, refer to the Denial Reporting Policy below.

Takedown Request Required Information

1. Requester Information

  • Full Name: The full name of the person submitting the takedown request.
  • Contact Information: Email and phone number for verification. The email must belong to the official domain of the company.
  • Organization (if applicable): The name of the company or organization submitting the request.
  • Role/Position: The requester’s position in the organization (if applicable) to verify authority.
  • Proof of Identity or Affiliation: A valid ID or official company documentation to verify the requester's connection to the entity.

2. Content Information

  • URL of the Content: A direct link to the post in question.
  • Description of Content: A brief summary for easier identification.
  • Date of Content Posting: The date the content was published, if available.

3. Reason for Takedown Request

  • Legal Grounds: The legal basis for the request (e.g., copyright infringement, privacy concerns, defamation, illegal content).
  • Detailed Explanation: A specific explanation of how the content violates laws, policies, or personal rights.
  • Supporting Evidence: Documentation, screenshots, or URLs supporting the request.
  • Potential Harm or Impact: Any actual or potential harm if the content remains online (e.g., reputational damage, security risks).
Note: Requests for removal of publicly available personal information (e.g., names, emails, phone numbers) will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Unless a compelling legal reason is provided, data obtained from public sources will not be removed.

4. Agreement and Signature

  • Acknowledgment of Legal Penalties: Confirmation that all information provided is accurate, with acknowledgment that false claims may have legal consequences.
  • Agreement to Transparency: Agreement that takedown requests will be publicly logged on Dark Web Informer and all social media channels.
  • Digital Signature: A digital signature or check-box confirmation certifying the request is truthful.
  • Request Submission: Send to legal [at] darkwebinformer [dot] com.

Policy on Transparency

Dark Web Informer operates with full transparency regarding takedown requests. All legal requests will include:

  • Company: The requesting company or organization.
  • Country: The country where the requesting entity is based.
  • Website: The official website of the requester (if applicable).
  • Request Outcome: Approval or denial.
  • Removed URL: The specific URL removed (if applicable).
  • Removed From: A list of platforms where the content has been removed.
  • Reason: Justification for removal, as provided by the requester.
Dark Web Informer does not host or store any non-publicly available data. All information displayed is sourced from publicly accessible sources and reported as-is. No hacking, unauthorized access, or paid acquisition of data is involved in our reporting.
  • Misuse of DMCA or legal claims to suppress public information will be logged and reported.
  • Repeated abuse of takedown requests may result in public disclosure of the fraudulent request.

Internet Archive and Third-Party Archiving

  • Publicly accessible pages on Dark Web Informer may be archived by third-party services (e.g., Wayback Machine).
  • Archived Content: If content is removed from Dark Web Informer, it may still exist in external archives.
  • Policy: Dark Web Informer is not responsible for the ongoing circulation of breach data across third-party platforms. Removal from this site does not erase it from the internet. Requesters must contact the respective third-party service for removal.

Denial Reporting Policy

If a takedown request is denied, it will be logged publicly with:

  • Requesting entity
  • Denial reason
  • Additional notes (if applicable)

Denials are updated within 5 business days of the final decision.

Appealing a Denial

If a takedown request is denied, an appeal may be submitted. Appeals must include:

  1. Updated or Additional Information – New evidence or missing documentation.
  2. Detailed Explanation – Why the decision should be reconsidered, citing legal grounds.
  3. Appeal Submission – Email legal [at] darkwebinformer [dot] com with the subject line "Appeal: [Your Organization/Request Name]."
Important: Appeals will only be reviewed if substantial new evidence or legitimate legal grounds are provided. Repetitive or baseless appeals may be ignored.

Appeals will be reviewed within 3 business days. If an appeal is approved, the denial entry will be removed and replaced with the updated request status.

Final Notes

Dark Web Informer is committed to public transparency and cybersecurity awareness. Our platform does not engage in hacking, data trading, or illegal activities. All information published is sourced from publicly available data.

For security concerns or urgent legal matters, contact legal [at] darkwebinformer [dot] com.