data brokerage
AssessTechniques
The practice of aggregating and selling personal data for search, monitoring, and analysis.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 3 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by regulatory news, with 2 in the last 30 days. Confidence 40%.
Evidence (3)
- 8Hacker News·9/26/2026regulationFacebook Found Liable in Cambridge Analytica Privacy Case
A New Mexico jury found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections and data handling tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The case could result in a large financial penalty after the judge determines damages, and it adds to ongoing legal pressure on Meta over user data practices.
- 7Hacker News·9/15/2026regulationCall to End 25 Years of Mass Surveillance
The article argues that post-9/11 mass surveillance has expanded far beyond counterterrorism and is now routinely used by law enforcement, immigration authorities, and private security systems. It also warns that private data collection, data brokers, and AI-driven analysis are making this surveillance ecosystem broader and more intrusive.
- 8Hacker News·7/21/2026regulationDHS to Pay Thomson Reuters $125M for Access to Personal Data
The Department of Homeland Security reportedly plans to pay Thomson Reuters $125 million for access to large databases containing personal data to support ICE investigations into alleged voter fraud and immigration fraud. According to procurement documents, the system would allow continuous monitoring of millions of people and entities of interest.