Professional network opt-out guide

How to Remove Content or Personal Information From Viadeo

Viadeo was a professional network popular in France. You can close your account through its settings or send a data deletion request under European data protection law.

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Quick facts

Help pageviadeo.com
CostFree
VerificationAccount login or report form
Account neededOnly to delete your own content
Processing timeUsually reviewed within days
Last reviewedOctober 2026

Step by step

How to get content removed from Viadeo

Sign inLog in to your Viadeo account if you can.
Close your accountUse the account settings to close your profile.
Send a GDPR requestIf you cannot log in, send a written deletion request citing GDPR to Viadeo’s data protection contact.
Request search removalEU residents can also ask Google to de-list results under the right to be forgotten.
Re-checkSearch your name later.

What Viadeo shows about you

Professional profile and work history

After you opt out

Search your name on the site and in Google to confirm the change.
If Google still shows an old Viadeo page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool.
Keep screenshots and confirmation emails in case you need to follow up.
Re-check periodically, since data can be re-added from other sources.

FAQ

Viadeo opt-out FAQ

Can I get information removed from Viadeo without an account?

Often, yes. Viadeo accepts privacy, copyright, and abuse reports through its help or contact pages.

Will Viadeo remove accurate information about me?

It depends on the site’s policies and the law. Private personal details are more likely to be removed than accurate public or professional information.