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Data brokers are like invisible digital packrats, silently harvesting every piece of data about us that they can find. But the information provided by data brokers isn’t always correct. This is a problem because it's often heavily relied on by law enforcement as evidence, without being independently verified. In this video, hacker and researcher Ghost Exodus explains how his life took a dramatic turn because of inaccurate information provided by data brokers. We also explain steps that you can be can today to minimize your risk. 00:00 What Are Data Brokers 03:28 LexisNexis' Accurint 04:43 Ghost Exodus' Story 07:51 The Dangers of Inaccurate Data Collection 10:08 What Can We Do 11:29 Conclusion If we enable powerful entities like governments or corporations to see completely into our lives, we shift the balance of power too far away from the individual, and could lead society to a dark place. Thankfully, we are empowered individuals, and can make changes in our own lives to protect our privacy, starting today. Learn more about Ghost Exodus' story on Darknet Diaries! https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/70/ Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support (tax-deductible in the US) NBTV's new eBook out now! Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice. Visit the NBTV website: https://nbtv.media Watch this video on LBRY! https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/data-brokers-ruin-lives:d ________________________________________________________________________ Here are a bunch of products I like and use. Using these links helps support the channel and future videos! Recommended Books: Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - Naomi Brockwell https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Permanent Record - Edward Snowden https://amzn.to/305negc What has the government done to our money - Rothbard https://amzn.to/2KMzmcu Extreme Privacy - Michael Bazzel (The best privacy book I've ever read) https://amzn.to/3BLZ1gq No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State - Glenn Greenwald https://amzn.to/2UQmJ4m Naomi's Privacy Bag: some of my favorite products to help protect your privacy! Use the Brave browser! https://brave.com/nao076 USB-C to ethernet adapter: https://amzn.to/2lOVBoy Faraday bag (signal stopping, to protect your fob, credit card, computer, and phone) https://amzn.to/3DjIvCP Data Blocker (if you're charging your phone in an unknown port, use this so that no data is transferred) https://amzn.to/2SVh0J2 Computer privacy screen (use your computer in public? Keep your information safe! Choose the size right for your computer) https://amzn.to/3F816Sn Phone privacy screen (don't let people in public see your private data, choose the size for your phone) Samsung note 10 - https://amzn.to/3wNtYwb iPhone XR - https://amzn.to/3Q8Sq4S Pixel 6a - https://amzn.to/3i9dnQz Camera cover (for computers and phones, so no one can access your camera without you knowing) https://amzn.to/3Z1N8Mz Privacy Tip: Turn off your wifi and bluetooth when you're not using them!!!