FTC bans two data brokers from collecting and selling Americans' sensitive location data | TechCrunch
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The settlements with Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla prohibit the companies from collecting sensitive location data, addressing serious breaches of consumer privacy and consent.
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According to the FTC, Gravy Analytics was found to sell sensitive information related to health, political views, and religion, all derived from users' location data.
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Mobilewalla's illicit data practices involved acquiring sensitive location data from real-time bidding exchanges without consumer consent, posing potential risks to individuals' privacy.
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The FTC's actions reflect heightened scrutiny and regulation over data brokers, ensuring companies no longer exploit consumers' location information without informed consent.
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