DATA BROKER RADARIS LOSES DOMAINS IN PRIVACY LAWSUIT

Radaris, a consumer data broker operating a network of people-search services, has built a history of ignoring requests to remove personal information from its platforms. The company's pattern of noncompliance caught up with it in litigation over alleged violations of New Jersey privacy statutes that impose substantial fines on data brokers publishing law enforcement officials' personal data. During court proceedings, Radaris faced criticism for repeated stonewalling and misleading statements from its legal team. A judge ultimately ruled against the company, resulting in the loss of its domains. The case highlights ongoing tensions between data brokers' business models and privacy protections, particularly for sensitive groups like law enforcement. New Jersey's statute specifically targets brokers trafficking in officials' information, establishing one of the stricter regulatory frameworks for the data brokerage industry. Radaris joins other data brokers facing increased legal pressure over data privacy practices.