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Brennan Center Joins Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Close Data Broker Loophole

Brennan Center for Justice · August 11, 2026 · International · Privacy Law

Brennan Center Joins Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Close Data Broker Loophole Brennan Center for Justice

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Brennan Center Joins Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Close Data Broker Loophole

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