Fact Sheets
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Data Broker Harms to Public Officials
March 4, 2025
Data brokers build extensive dossiers of information on Americans, including law enforcement officers, judges, and other public officials.
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Brokers
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Fact Sheets
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Data Broker Harms: Domestic Violence Survivors
November 25, 2024
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Brokers
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Privacy Laws
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U.S. Privacy Laws
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Fact Sheets
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How Data Brokers Harm Immigrants
October 29, 2024
Data brokers are companies that collect, aggregate, and sell personal information such as names, addresses, social security numbers, and purchase history, often without the knowledge or consent of the individuals involved. This data could be used to target immigrants for deportation, marketing for predatory products, or criminalization.
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Brokers
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Data Protection
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Privacy Laws
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U.S. Privacy Laws
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Fact Sheets
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Cybersecurity Risks Caused by SMS Vulnerabilities
July 22, 2024
SMS messages, commonly referred to as text messages, are still one of the most widely used communications channels for Americans. Millions of users also rely on SMS messaging systems to secure (and access) their email, online banking, social media, or other sensitive accounts, through one-time passcodes (OTP) sent via SMS.
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Communications Privacy
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Protection
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Location Tracking
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Fact Sheets
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FCRA Rulemaking: Key Proposals
June 28, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has kicked off a process to update Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) rules and cut off harmful data broker practices. Some key proposals are explained below.
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Brokers
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Fact Sheets
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FCRA Rulemaking: A Path to Reining in Data Brokers
June 28, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has kicked off a process to update Fair Credit Reporting Act rules and cut off harmful data broker practices.
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Brokers
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Fact Sheets
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Data Broker Threats: National Security
May 21, 2024
The data broker industry is a threat to national security. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a solution.
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Brokers
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Fact Sheets
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Fact Sheet: Data Analytical Services (DAS) Program (formerly known as Hemisphere)
November 21, 2023
The Data Analytical Services (DAS) Program, formerly known as the Hemisphere Project, is the largest telephone record collection program reported to date.
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Intelligence Surveillance
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Surveillance Oversight
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Fact Sheets
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