Journalists discovered that data brokers are selling location histories of EU officials, exposing them to potential surveillance. Despite strong data protection laws, officials have raised concerns and issued guidance against tracking. The dataset includes millions of location points, revealing sensitive information about key personnel in the EU.

Senator Ted Cruz has single-handedly blocked the Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act, a bill designed to extend privacy protections to all Americans. Cruz argues that the legislation could hinder law enforcement efforts to track sexual predators, despite concerns over data brokers selling personal information.

Data brokers in California are making it difficult for consumers to delete their personal information by hiding deletion instructions from search engines. A review revealed that over 30 companies used coding practices to keep their opt-out pages from appearing in search results, limiting consumer access to their rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. Some companies have since removed the obstructive code following investigations by The Markup and CalMatters.