Data Brokers Gone Rogue: Over 40% Ignore Privacy Requests!
Four in ten data brokers are ghosting requests for personal data access. That’s a failing grade in respecting privacy rights, proving some companies treat laws like they’re optional.
Hot Take:
Imagine asking a data broker for your own data and getting ghosted like a bad Tinder date. Apparently, 43% of California’s data brokers think “right to access” is more of a suggestion than a law. Maybe they should try reading the California Consumer Privacy Act—it’s a real page-turner!
Key Points:
- 43% of California data brokers ignored requests for data access, violating the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
- Accessing your own data isn’t easy due to the lack of a streamlined process.
- The EFF advocates for stronger laws and enforcement to hold companies accountable.
- Current CCPA legislation lacks a private right of action, limiting individual legal recourse.
- EFF encourages enforcement by the California Privacy Protection Agency and the Attorney General.
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