Season 2 · Episode 222
Your Life for Sale: Navigating the Data Broker Economy
Discover how a $430 billion industry tracks your every move and learn the steps you can take to reclaim your digital privacy in 2026.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
January 13, 202619m 29s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Herman and Corn pull back the curtain on the massive $430 billion data broker industry, exploring how your most private information is harvested, packaged, and sold to the highest bidder. From the hidden mechanics of Real-Time Bidding to the "Trojan horse" nature of mobile apps, the duo uncovers the invisible infrastructure of modern digital surveillance. They also provide a roadmap for fighting back, discussing the groundbreaking California Delete Act and practical tools you can use to break the chain of attribution and secure your digital footprint.