Recent reports, including one by Byron Tau, highlight a growing concern over the sale and trade of personal information by corporations to U.S. law enforcement and spy agencies. Data brokers are collecting vast amounts of data from phones, computers, and cars, selling this personal information to government entities. This practice has raised questions about privacy and the extent to which individuals' data is being used without their explicit consent. Additionally, the U.S. government's recent sanctions against a 'spyware veteran' have sparked worries within the industry about potential future actions. Concerns are also being raised about the ethical implications of companies like 23andMe, which have been accused of coercing customers into sharing their DNA under the guise of research, ultimately benefiting pharmaceutical companies. The issue extends globally, with reports indicating that China has access to private data through these unregulated third-party data brokers, highlighting the lack of regulation and the potential for misuse of personal information.