Hundreds of companies have registered under rules that require them to describe data sources, categories and buyers. The filings show how much comes from apps, loyalty programmes and public records, and how little consumers were told at collection time.
The deletion mechanism
A single request now reaches every registered broker. Early volumes have overwhelmed some firms. Privacy advocates want the mechanism expanded; brokers argue it threatens legitimate fraud-prevention uses.
Key takeaways
- Registry filings expose data provenance
- Universal deletion requests are live
- Brokers argue fraud-prevention exemptions
This story is part of our ongoing coverage of policy & privacy. We will update it as more details emerge.
