The Dangers Posed by Data Brokers
For anyone who values digital privacy, there may not be two words that stir up more frustration than data brokers.
Data brokers are businesses that aggregate personal information from various sources. They then in turn sell the information to anyone who wishes to buy it. While some states have enacted laws to combat data brokers, they are few and far between, and until a federal law is put in place, these organizations will continue to operate with impunity.
There are a countless number of data brokers in existence, and it may seem overwhelming to request to have information removed from all of them. However, it is still an exercise more people should undergo.
Information residing on data broker websites can be leveraged for a number of nefarious purposes. This blog post will explain some of the risks associated with data brokers selling personal information, which can range from mild annoyance to the worst case scenario imaginable.
