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Spokeo is a social network aggregator web site that aggregates data from many online and offline sources (such as phone directories, social networks, photo albums, marketing surveys, mailing lists, government censuses, real estate listings, and business websites). This aggregated data may include demographic data, estimated property and wealth values, and estimated interests. . Although the availability of this information has invoked both surprise and debate, Spokeo does not guarantee the accuracy of its information, and in many cases, the information provided is "harmless".. Some sources cite Spokeo as a new, secondary research source allowing users to "locate people through social network site searches in an easy-to-use single interface"
All data collected by Spokeo is publicly accessible from its original sources. According to the site, Spokeo does not originate data and information available is only as good as its source. The information available originates from information people provide that becomes public information “even if a person isn't on Facebook or Twitter.” Some users reported problems with removing their listings, and some independent reports verified that the removal process was "spotty." Since then, Spokeo launched the 4th major revision of their website on March 1 2010 and resolved its programming glitches, announcing in mid-April that these bugs were resolved. The extent and types of information available through the redesigned site have led to controversy resulting in increased internet traffic.
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