How data brokers discreetly create comprehensive profiles from your personal information
Each spring, many of us take on the same tasks: changing smoke detector batteries, cleaning garage spaces, and organizing papers while reviewing our finances. These routines carry significance; they help avert minor issues from escalating into major problems. Yet there’s one area we often overlook: our digital exposure. Similar to our homes, our online presence […]
Data brokers concealed opt-out pages from Google following Senate investigation
Data Broker Opt-Out Pages Hidden from Search Engines If you’ve ever attempted to opt out of data broker sites, you probably know it can be an uphill battle. You search, scroll, and navigate through layers of legal jargon, all while questioning whether they even want you to find a way out. Recently, a U.S. Senate […]
Consumer Protection Week highlights risks to privacy from legal data brokers
Every year during National Consumer Protection Week, we receive alerts about phishing emails and identity theft. While those issues are important, there’s another, less discussed risk that’s perfectly legal. Currently, numerous companies gather, compile, and resell personal information like your home address, phone number, estimated income, and even your daily routines. Their interest in your […]
SEC quietly changes approach to brokers’ stablecoin assets that could lead to significant outcomes
SEC Allows Broker-Dealers to Count Stablecoin Holdings as Regulatory Capital This week, broker-dealers overseen by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received an important update: they can now count their stablecoin holdings as regulatory capital. This change was noted in an amended FAQ document from the SEC. Confusingly, it’s part of the SEC’s “Broker-Dealer […]
Manhattan retail spaces remain empty despite excitement from brokers and business areas.
January Retail Leasing in Manhattan: A Mixed Reality January is typically a hopeful month for Manhattan’s retail leasing sector. Big brokers and business improvement groups want to convince us that long-empty storefronts are being filled at a rapid pace, and that tenants who wait too long might miss out. However, the reality seems a bit […]
January data brokers update profiles as scammers recreate target lists
January and Online Privacy: What You Should Know January often feels like a fresh start. New year, new goals, new habits. But here’s the thing: while you’re busy organizing your life, scammers are also gearing up. It’s crucial to remember that January is a key month for online privacy; data brokers are busy updating their […]
Eliminate personal details from data brokers in 2026 for safety
Taking Control of Your Data in 2026 As you ponder your New Year’s resolutions, consider making a choice that impacts every facet of your life: removing your personal data from the internet. This involves more than just social media or email subscriptions; companies silently collect and sell your personal files without your consent. Many individuals […]
Republicans focus on key brokers in investigation of Obamacare enrollment fraud
Inquiry into Obamacare Brokers’ Practices House Republicans are probing whether major health insurance brokers involved in Obamacare are committing fraud that may be driving costs up significantly. The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), sent letters on Monday to companies such as Blue Shield of California, Centene Corporation, CVS Health, Elevance Health, Kaiser […]
December shopping data brokers monitor your every step.
If the advertisements you come across this December seem eerily on point, you’re not imagining things. The holiday shopping frenzy is, after all, a peak time for both retailers and data brokers. These companies stealthily gather, track, and sell your personal details. Every click, search, or purchase creates a digital shopping profile tied to your […]
Impact of Cloudflare outage on financial service brokers losing $1.6 billion in trading volume
Cloudflare Outage Hits Financial Sector Hard A significant outage at Cloudflare on November 18 disrupted not just many tech websites but also the financial sector that heavily relies on its services. This downtime, which lasted for three hours, may have resulted in an estimated loss of $1.58 billion in trading volume for foreign exchange and […]