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Transparency Report

Live This report is updated in real time as approvals and denials are issued.

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Transparency Report

Every legal takedown request and legal-process notice received by Dark Web Informer is logged here, who asked, what they asked for, and the outcome. Nothing is removed silently.

Effective08 Sep 2025 Updated05 Jul 2026
0Total requests
0Approved
0Denied
0Government
0Private
0% Compliance
§01

Logged Legal Requests

BLS International

11 May 2026 · India flag India · Private entity

Approved
Websiteblsinternational.com
Referencehttps://x.com/darkwebinformer/status/2053191705877217526
Removed fromX
ReasonPost no longer exists on the forum BF

Al Tamimi & Company on behalf of Salama

7 May 2026 · UAE flag UAE · Private entity

Approved
Websitesalama.ae
Referencehttps://x.com/DarkWebInformer/status/2048088351488508313
Removed fromX
ReasonLegal request submitted by authorized representative on behalf of Salama

Herbies Seeds

30 May 2025 · United Kingdom flag United Kingdom · Private entity

Approved
Websiteherbiesheadshop.com
Reference/alleged-data-breach-of-herbies-seeds/
Removed fromDWI, X, LinkedIn
ReasonPost no longer exists on the forum DF

Credique, LLC

18 Dec 2024 · USA flag USA · Private entity

Denied
Websitecredique.com
Reference/a-threat-actor-is-allegedly-selling-the-data-of-credique-llc/
Removed from-
ReasonMissing required information. See Denial Reporting Policy below for appeal.

More Than Gifts

13 Nov 2024 · Netherlands flag Netherlands · Private entity

Approved
Websitemorethangifts.nl
Reference/a-threat-actor-has-allegedly-leaked-the-data-of-more-than-gifts/
Removed fromDWI, X, Telegram, Infosec Exchange, LinkedIn
ReasonPost no longer exists on the forum BF
§02

Takedown Request Requirements

A valid request must include all four parts below. Incomplete requests are denied, and the denial is logged.

1 / 4Requester Details

  • Full name
  • Official email (organization domain)
  • Phone number
  • Organization name
  • Role or position with authority
  • Proof of identity or affiliation

2 / 4Content Details

  • Direct URL of the content
  • Brief description of the content
  • Date published (if known)

3 / 4Legal Basis

  • Grounds for removal (copyright, privacy, post no longer exists)
  • Explanation of the violation
  • Supporting evidence (screenshots, legal documents)
  • Potential harm if not removed

4 / 4Final Declaration

  • Truthfulness confirmation
  • Legal acknowledgment
  • Transparency agreement (requests logged publicly)
  • Digital signature (typed name or checkbox)
Requests to remove publicly available personal information are evaluated case by case. Content sourced from public records is not removed unless a compelling legal reason is provided. Allow 2 business days for review.
Submit requests to legal [at] darkwebinformer [dot] com Non-legal requests will be ignored.
§03

Legal Requests & Law Enforcement

  • Government, law-enforcement, and platform legal-process notices are reviewed for authenticity, scope, and legal validity before any action is taken.
  • Requests must come from a verified official channel, identify the specific content or account, cite the applicable legal authority, and clearly describe the information or action requested.
  • Incomplete, unauthenticated, overbroad, abusive, or complaint-driven requests may be denied, challenged, narrowed, or ignored.
  • Dark Web Informer does not disclose user, subscriber, source, or account-identifying information unless required by valid and enforceable legal process.
  • Security research and journalistic reporting on alleged third-party cyber claims is not treated as unlawful solely because a subject disputes or dislikes the reporting.
§04

Policy on Transparency

  • We publish the requesting entity, country, website, outcome, removed URL, platforms removed from, and the provided reason.
  • Government and law-enforcement notices sent directly to Dark Web Informer may be included when legally permitted. Platform notices about third-party services may be logged separately when action is taken or disclosed.
  • We do not host or store non-public data. Information is sourced from publicly available records.
  • No hacking, unauthorized access, or paid acquisition is used for reporting.
§05

Handling False Legal Claims

  • Misuse of DMCA or legal claims intended to suppress public information is logged and may be reported.
  • Repeated abuse may result in public disclosure of the fraudulent request.
  • Knowingly filing false or unethical complaints may violate the law and can result in legal liability.
  • Requests outside of legal matters will not be addressed.
§06

Internet Archive & Third-Party Archiving

  • Public pages may be archived by third-party services such as the Wayback Machine.
  • If content is removed here, it may continue to exist in external archives.
  • Requesters must contact the respective third-party service for removal.
§07

Denial Reporting Policy & Appeals

If a takedown request is denied, the public log will include the requesting entity, denial reason, and additional notes. Denials are updated within 5 business days of the final decision.

AppealAppealing a Denial

  • Updated or additional information - new evidence or missing documentation
  • Detailed explanation - why the decision should be reconsidered, citing legal grounds
  • Appeal submission - email legal [at] darkwebinformer [dot] com with subject line: Appeal: [Your Organization/Request Name]
Important: Appeals are reviewed only if substantial new evidence or legitimate legal grounds are provided. Repetitive or baseless appeals may be ignored and legal action may be taken. Appeals are reviewed within 5 business days. If approved, the denial entry is replaced with the updated request status.

Dark Web Informer is committed to public transparency and cybersecurity awareness. All information published is sourced from publicly available data.