
Brightlines offers a comprehensive anti-doxxing service that identifies and scrubs personal information from the internet using a combination of AI analysis and human effort. Their service aims to protect individuals, particularly those in roles that put them at risk of intimidation or violence, by removing personally identifying information (PII) from public records, data brokers, and other online sources. The company offers flexible subscription plans, including one-time engagements, annual subscriptions, and custom enterprise solutions. Brightlines is built by security experts and is designed to give individuals the freedom to perform their work without fear of digital harassment escalating into physical threats.

Brightlines offers a comprehensive anti-doxxing service that identifies and scrubs personal information from the internet using a combination of AI analysis and human effort. Their service aims to protect individuals, particularly those in roles that put them at risk of intimidation or violence, by removing personally identifying information (PII) from public records, data brokers, and other online sources. The company offers flexible subscription plans, including one-time engagements, annual subscriptions, and custom enterprise solutions. Brightlines is built by security experts and is designed to give individuals the freedom to perform their work without fear of digital harassment escalating into physical threats.
What they do: Anti-doxxing service that finds and removes personally identifying information (PII) from online sources
Target users: Individuals at risk of intimidation or violence and organizations seeking digital safety
Founded / HQ: Founded 2021; Washington, D.C. area
Team size (reported): Reported ~9–50 employees
Notable accelerator / funding: Accepted into Techstars Equitech (Spring 2024); Pre-seed raise of $120,000
Online privacy, anti-doxxing, digital safety and PII removal
2021
Cybersecurity / Digital Safety / Privacy
$120,000
Pre-seed round associated with participation in Techstars Equitech accelerator
“Participated in Techstars Equitech accelerator (Spring 2024)”