NBTV: Your Money, Your Data, Your Life
When Data Brokers Ruin Lives
Sep 16, 2023
Ghost Exodus, a hacker and researcher, shares his story of how his life was negatively impacted by inaccurate information provided by data brokers. The podcast discusses the dangers of relying on data broker information without independent verification, as well as the potential consequences for individuals and the implications for law enforcement. It also covers practical privacy protection measures and the interdependence of data brokers.
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- Data brokers' collection and sale of personal data can bypass constitutional protections and raise concerns about civil liberties and abuse of power.
- Inaccurate data from data brokers can have serious implications for law enforcement investigations and court proceedings, leading to wrongful arrests and denial of access to resources needed for a proper defense.
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Government's use of data brokers
Data brokers collect and sell personal data legally, including to the federal government, which raises concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the abuse of power. By purchasing data rather than conducting warrantless searches, the government bypasses constitutional protections. This practice also poses risks in other countries like Russia, China, and Iran, where the use of collected data for malicious purposes is a concern.
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