Author name: Nora Kessler

Whether you can sue a data broker depends on what they published, how they got it, and what laws apply in your state.

Understanding the legal differences between people search sites, credit bureaus, and consumer reporting agencies helps you know your rights and how your data can (and cannot) be used.

A practical guide to the growing number of US states with data broker registries and consumer privacy opt-out rights outside of California.

California law gives residents powerful tools to delete personal information held by data brokers, including the new DROP platform that lets you send one request to every registered broker at once.

Opting out once isn’t enough, here’s why your listing can reappear, and a realistic schedule for checking again.

Yes, generally, here’s what US law actually says about data brokers, and what rights you do have.