The researchers could shop for data on servicemembers based on geolocation, including whether they lived or work near Fort Bragg, Quantico or other sensitive military locations. In some cases, they were able to buy the data for as cheap as $0.12 per record.
In August, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it was exploring new rules that would bar data brokers from selling certain information except for specific circumstances. The Federal Trade Commission is currently considering new regulations to crack down on data brokers. “We cannot comment on any company’s specific practices,” an FTC spokesperson said. “However, we have repeatedly raised concerns about the practices of data brokers and their potential impact on consumer privacy.
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