FTC bans two data brokers from collecting and selling Americans’ sensitive location data

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The FTC bans two data brokers from collecting and selling Americans' sensitive location data.

– Data Broker Bans

Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla must delete historic data collected on millions of Americans and prevent selling sensitive location data.

- Sensitive Data Restrictions

This is the latest action taken by the US government to protect consumer privacy as the Biden administration draws to a close.

- Government Action

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has also proposed a new rule to block data brokers from selling Americans' sensitive personal data.

- Ongoing Efforts