How to remove documents from Scribd and document sharing sites
Contracts, decks and files with personal data uploaded to document sites can be removed with copyright and privacy notices.
Steps
- Note the URL.
- File a copyright notice if the document is yours.
- Use a privacy notice and GDPR erasure request for personal data.
- Clear Google's preview with the outdated content tool after removal.
Frequently asked questions
Copyright or trade secret?
Both are considered; copyright is usually the fastest route to removal.