You’d expect companies to profit off your personal data. It’s practically the price of using the internet. But when the government, the very institution meant to protect your rights, quietly sells your information to third parties? That’s a different kind of betrayal.
In recent years, multiple government agencies—local, state, and federal—have come under fire for selling or sharing data without properly informing the public. These aren’t isolated accidents. They’re part of a growing trend where public information becomes private profit, often with zero transparency.
