People Data Labs Data Breach and Leak (January 2019)
peopledatalabs.com
About This Breach
People Data Labs, a data enrichment company, was impacted by a larger data exposure in 2019, with a partial dataset later circulating that contained records with email addresses, locations, full names, and LinkedIn profile information including job positions.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the People Data Labs breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the People Data Labs breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the People Data Labs data breach happen?
People Data Labs was breached in Jan 2019. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on May 31, 2026.
How many records were exposed in the People Data Labs breach?
179,117,119 records were exposed, making it the #13 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the People Data Labs breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Phone numbers, Geographic locations, Social media profiles.
What should I do if I was affected by the People Data Labs breach?
No password was in this breach, so the main risk is phishing. Be wary of emails, calls or texts that quote these details, turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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