The protection of personal data is of utmost importance. A recent report has brought to public attention an alleged significant data breach involving a U.S. data broker. This incident, which purportedly affects billions of records and over 300 million people, could rank as one of the most substantial data breaches reported this year.
The Alleged Breach: Scope and Impact
Since April, a hacker with a history of selling stolen data has claimed a data breach of billions of records affecting at least 300 million people from a US data broker, making it one of the year’s greatest reported data breaches.
The data in question, while seemingly authentic to some degree, also exhibits inconsistencies. This ambiguity raises concerns about the integrity of the stolen data. More alarmingly, such information is often accessible through data brokers—companies that accumulate and sell personal data.
Data Brokers: A Privacy Dilemma
Data brokers compile extensive profiles that encompass individuals’ names, addresses, and Social Security numbers, among other personal details. These profiles are then marketed to various entities for purposes ranging from advertising to more dubious activities.
Regulatory Challenges and Data Brok
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