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Friday, July 24, 2026

How data brokers get your information, even if you’re careful

  "Remember, when you leave this Earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received—only what you have given: a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage."

~ St. Francis of Assisi



How data brokers get your information, even if you’re careful

  • PCWorld explains how data brokers legally collect personal informationfrom public records, retailers, apps, and social media to create detailed consumer profiles for sale.
  • Even careful internet users cannot avoid data collection since brokers gather information from everyday activities like store loyalty programs and voter registration.
  • Automated data-removal services like Incogni can significantly reduce your digital footprint by sending opt-out requests to hundreds of brokers simultaneously.