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Florida Firm’s Data Fumble: 2.9 Billion Records Sold on Dark Web, Lawsuit Claims
A lawsuit accuses National Public Data, a Florida data broker, of carelessly failing to secure billions of records, which were stolen and sold on the dark web. The complaint highlights the company’s alleged negligence in protecting sensitive personal information, leading to a significant data breach…
Hot Take:
Who knew that hiring a data broker could also mean hiring a professional identity thief? National Public Data just set a new low in the “how to lose personal data” Olympics. Bravo!
Key Points:
- California resident Christopher Hofmann filed a class-action lawsuit against Florida-based National Public Data for failing to secure sensitive information.
- Thieves stole and sold 2.9 billion records including names, addresses, social security numbers, and more.
- Hofmann claims his data was taken without consent and sold on the dark web for $3.5 million.
- National Public Data allegedly failed to encrypt or redact the sensitive data, making it easily accessible to cybercriminals.
- The lawsuit demands stricter data protection measures, including encryption, third-party audits, and monetary compensation for victims.
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