Data broker registries are official databases that track and catalog companies collecting personal information. Think of them as public directories that help consumers understand who has their data and how to reclaim control.
See who collects your data
Know your privacy rights
Legal requirements met
Empowered decision making
Data broker registries serve as official catalogs that document companies engaged in collecting, processing, and selling personal information.
A data broker registry is a government-maintained database that requires companies collecting personal information to register their business practices, data sources, and consumer rights procedures. These registries create transparency in the data economy by making previously hidden data collection practices visible to the public.
Business name, address, contact details
Types of personal information collected
Where information is obtained
How to opt-out or request data deletion
Data brokers must register with state authorities
Information is made publicly searchable
Companies must update their information annually
Public can search and contact companies
Before registries existed, data brokers operated in complete secrecy. Now, these databases provide unprecedented transparency into the data economy.
See who has your data
Companies must be transparent
Exercise your privacy rights
Track industry changes
Vermont's data broker registry, launched in 2018, was the first of its kind. When you search their database, you can find companies like Acxiom, LexisNexis, and hundreds of others that collect personal information. Each entry shows:
Several U.S. states have implemented data broker registries, each with unique features and requirements. Here's the current landscape:
First in the Nation • 2018
Comprehensive database of data companies
$100 fee, detailed disclosure requirements
Easy-to-use online database
CCPA Enhanced • 2020
Largest registry in the US
Tied to consumer privacy rights
Comprehensive data practice reporting
Business Focus • 2021
Growing database of companies
Streamlined registration process
Collaboration with data industry
Consumer Rights • 2022
Focused on consumer protection
Penalties for non-compliance
Emphasis on consumer rights
Additional registries expected to launch soon
Search registries to see who has your information
Use contact info to request data deletion
Monitor new companies entering the market
Must register in applicable states
Clear practices improve customer relations
Non-compliance can result in fines
As privacy concerns grow and regulations expand, expect to see more states implementing registries with enhanced features and stricter requirements.
More states adopting registries
Cross-state data sharing
AI-powered compliance tools
Now that you understand data broker registries, explore our comprehensive directory to see which companies have your data and learn how to protect your privacy.