Data is the foundation of the modern digital economy and society—fuel for innovation, business transformation, technological advancements, and services for consumers. At the heart of this dynamic marketplace are entities that gather data and make it available for beneficial uses, including the development of new products, services, and insights.
Data brokers have become key players in this environment, operating at the intersection of commerce, privacy, and technology. Despite their ubiquity and impact, data brokers remain poorly understood by policymakers, disparately regulated by existing legal frameworks, and largely invisible to the individuals whose information fuels its operations.
“Understanding Data Brokers: Definitions, Regulations, and Enforcement in the United States” is the first discussion paper in our three-part Policy Series on Data Brokers in the U.S., where we explain how data brokers are disparately defined and regulated at both the federal and state level. This fragmented legal landscape leaves consumers with inconsistent protections and creates complexity for regulated entities.
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