Every year, millions of stolen usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, and personal records end up for sale on the dark web. For small business owners and individuals alike, this reality raises an unsettling question: can I remove my data from the dark web?The short answer is no—you can’t completely erase data once it’s been exposed. However, there are critical steps you can take to reduce risk, protect your identity, and limit the damage from leaked information.

In the digital age, data is the lifeblood of businesses. It fuels operations, decision-making, and customer interactions. But there is a...