This new proposed rule by the CFPB would treat #data brokers as de facto credit bureaus, holding them to the same standards of care, transparency, and liability.

Fantastic, long-needed #policy to protect Americans' #privacy and #security

Unfortunately, it'll never happen under Trump.

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-proposes-rule-to-stop-data-brokers-from-selling-sensitive-personal-data-to-scammers-stalkers-and-spies/