Are these companies tracking you online?

[Consumer Reports]   Friend, have you ever signed up for something, only to find a few weeks later that you’re getting a barrage of spam calls or inquiries you never wanted? This is the work of data brokers — companies that compile, sell and profit off of your personal information. Sometimes these are third-party companies that you have never even interacted with. These practices have a major impact on our lives, influencing the ads we see and even affecting our access to credit or loans. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has heard complaints about these companies’ practices, which may abuse our personal data or violate our privacy. Now they’re gathering information on people’s experiences with data brokers. [Have you ever tried to correct or delete your data from these companies’ databases? Have you been harmed by — or benefited from — a data broker? If so, the CFPB wants to learn from you. Tell your story before the June 13 deadline.](  [Share Your Experience](  Your stories matter. They can help illustrate the real-world impact of data brokers' practices and contribute to necessary policy and regulatory changes. The CFPB is particularly interested in any attempts you've made to control, correct, or delete your data from these companies' databases, and what challenges you ran into. Survey data tells us that the majority of consumers are increasingly concerned about being tracked by companies and the lack of control they have over their personal data. The best way to fight back against invasions on our privacy is to help consumer watchdogs like the CFPB do their work and set standards for how data brokerage companies operate. [Help us make a change by sharing your experience with the CFPB. Click here to share your story or experiences before the June 13th deadline.]( After you're done sharing your experiences, please forward this email to family and friends who may also have experiences to share. The more stories we can collect, the better. Thank you, Marcus Jones Consumer Reports [Unsubscribe from Consumer Reports action alerts.]( © 2022 Consumer Reports, 101 Truman Avenue, Yonkers, NY, 10703 [Contact Consumer Reports](