Your address is out there — and it’s not hard to find it | Proton

Online people-finder sites, which compile personal information from public records and social media, can be used to create detailed dossiers of individuals. These sites, accessible for a fee, provide contact information, employment history, and social media profiles, making it easy for anyone to locate and potentially harm others. The lack of regulation in the data broker industry allows for the sale of sensitive information to various entities, raising concerns about privacy and safety.