Why is it bad to sell your data?

Don’t sell a part of your self. In the digital space, you act through your digital self. You are your digital self. If you sell part of your digital being, third parties can make you flow through algorithms that you barely (or even don’t) know, understand and want.

Is selling personal data illegal?

The short answer – yes! At least it is in the United States. Buying and selling any kind of personal information online is illegal. As of 2020, a privacy law that gives people more control over how websites track and sell their personal information has gone into effect.

Do not sell my personal information on or off?

In a nutshell, the law requires businesses to post a clear and conspicuous link on their website that says “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” and then to enable consumers to opt-out of the sale of their data to third parties.

Can personal information be sold?

Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), California “Consumers” have the right to opt out of the “sale” of their “Personal Information” (the words in quotation marks are defined in CCPA).

Why do companies want your data?

Perhaps the biggest reason why so many companies collect consumer data is that it helps them to get a much better understanding of the way their consumers behave online, define their overall demographics, and identify the ways in which they can improve the overall customer experience.

What does it mean to sell data?

The answer revolves around what it means to “sell” data. When we think about “selling” user data we typically think of a company boxing up the personal information of its customers and selling them as downloadable ZIP files with per user and flat rate pricing.

What data is collected about me?

The data they collect includes tracking where you are, what applications you have installed, when you use them, what you use them for, access to your webcam and microphone at any time, your contacts, your emails, your calendar, your call history, the messages you send and receive, the files you download, the games you …