> that there is a big difference between targeted ads and selling data. I'm not arguing that the data received by the advertiser through targeted ads is anywhe

> that there is a big difference between targeted ads and selling data. I'm not arguing that the data received by the advertiser through targeted ads is anywhere near as valuable as a selling a dossier full of an array of information about a person, but... they're both examples of selling data. Unless you're redefining English language verbs... data is being sold. About a person. To a 3rd party. There's a difference in scale and value, but there's no difference beyond that.