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I would like to see a network graph of the gathering and exchange of people's information between these data brokers. It would simultaneously be really interest
by siruncledrew 9y ago
I would like to see a network graph of the gathering and exchange of people's information between these data brokers. It would simultaneously be really interesting and really shocking. I can't imagine how many thousands of DBs out there are with a smorgasbord of personal data.
- amelius 9y agoYes, that would be interesting. But it would require a massive research effort, where researchers feed the system with false data, and then, in an undercover operation, i.e. pretending to be customers, request back this data. I'm afraid that would be too much to ask from journalists. On the other hand, it's exactly the kind of research I expect from privacy protection institutions.
- nerdponx 9y agoSomething like this existed for ad tech several years ago, showing which companies were brokering/selling what. It was basically just an infographic with company logos arranged on it, but it was still enlightening.
- maxerickson 9y agoMaybe http://idlewords.com/2015/11/the_advertising_bubble.htm http://idlewords.com/2015/11/the_advertising_bubble.htm ?