Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants

by achristmascarl on 2/3/2026, 3:28:59 PM

https://www.wired.com/story/how-data-brokers-can-fuel-violence-against-public-servants/

Comments

by: anonymous908213

> information about public employees is uniquely available<p>It really isn't unique. This report is clearly part of an agenda to establish a two-tier surveillance state.<p>> The report advocates for legislation that would specifically address privacy concerns for all public servants,<p>Instead of taking the obvious stance that legislation should ensure the privacy of all people equally, they are only interested in protecting government employees. Sadly, this seems to be a global trend taking root in many countries and it brings me great despair for the future.

2/3/2026, 4:00:28 PM

by: rbbydotdev

I think EVERYONE is worthy of privacy. The ad cartel has millions (billions?) of lobby money in their war chest. Any real reform would be moving a mountain. Funny how it's framed this way; shows just how impossible it is to concede to privacy for all. Instead we have as another commenter said: "a two-tier surveillance state."

2/3/2026, 4:36:36 PM

by: amelius

What would happen if we just banned data brokers?

2/3/2026, 4:22:37 PM

by: kgwxd

Anyone who says anything, anywhere, gets threats. Is there any data showing the follow-through percent is any higher for public servants?

2/3/2026, 5:11:10 PM