// Glossary
Data Broker
A company that collects and sells personal or business contact data aggregated from many sources.
Definition
A data broker is a business that gathers personal or company information from public records, websites, partners, and other sources, then packages and sells or licenses it to others. B2B and consumer lead providers are forms of data brokers. Several jurisdictions now require brokers to register and honor opt-outs and deletion requests, making clear provenance and suppression handling part of operating responsibly.