Data Brokers Know Everything About You (ft. Yael Grauer)

Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Monbu9bh6nY

Data brokerage is a billion-dollar industry built on selling your personal information without your knowledge or consent. In this video, we investigate the shady world of data brokers with investigative reporter Yael Grauer (Consumer Reports) to find out how they operate and what you can do about it.

Data Removal Service Recommendations: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/data-broker-removals/ EasyOptOuts Review: https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/03/easyoptouts-review/

Guest: Yael Grauer 🔗

Yael’s website: https://yaelwrites.com/ Big A$$ Data broker Opt-Out List: https://github.com/yaelwrites/Big-Ass-Data-Broker-Opt-Out-List Filling In the Gaps For People Search Site Removal Services: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/115L6LpQg_UX638IyUfdwGhRS7dIU3lKwz6fjAcDtE-0 Consumer Reports: https://www.consumerreports.org/

Timestamps:
 0:00 Your Private Information is For Sale
 1:05 Who is Selling Your Data?
 2:42 How They Get Your Address, Phone & More
 3:46 The Legal Loophole That Allows This
 4:40 Doxing, Stalking & Breaches
 6:18 Can You Opt Out?
 8:12 A Realistic Opt-Out Strategy
 9:37 Are Data Removal Services Worth It?
 11:17 An Alternative to Paid Opt-Out services
 13:07 How effective are Data Removal Services?
 14:49 Why Opting Out Isn’t Enough

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