Data brokers

Who’s buying your personal data: Disney, GM, your insurer and bank. Here’s what they get

Published September 16, 2026 · The Markup

Consumers who requested their own files from a large data broker discovered detailed dossiers covering intimate traits such as body weight, alcohol consumption habits, and the likelihood they would schedule preventive screenings like mammograms. The records also revealed which companies had purchased access to this information, including major brands, automakers, insurers, and financial institutions.

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