Yet my voter records are public with my name, address, and phone number. Curious. Also the DMV sells my information. Also the post office forwards my information to companies who have my previous address when I file a change of address form. Also my property records are public.
I would love if the government gave me the ability to opt out (or better, opt in) to these practices. They are a huge source of data leaks.
35 states do have some kind of program for protecting addresses if you are at risk of stalking, DV etc. See https://www.sos.wa.gov/acp/about.aspx for an example and the 35 state number.
The USPS sent my phone number to scammers as soon as I signed up for SMS package notifications. I'm hoping the FTC cares enough to investigate my report...
those USA records are huge sources for local law enforcement, credit card companies, anyone in consumer credit, private detectives, insurance industry and more.. anyone with property is being tracked since the 1960s at least. You just didnt get the memo.
I would love if the government gave me the ability to opt out (or better, opt in) to these practices. They are a huge source of data leaks.