Security News > 2017 > January > How money-hungry data brokers erode privacy in China (Help Net Security)

A recent expose by Southern Metropolis Daily, a Chinese daily newspaper known for its investigative reporting, has revealed that random people with enough money at their disposal can easily discover potentially compromising information about practically anyone in China. David Bandurski, a researcher at the University of Hong Kong’s China Media Project, has helpfully summarized the report for those of us that don’t read Chinese. As it turns out, you only need some $100-$200 dollars and … More →
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