The consumer data broker Radaris.com has recently faced legal repercussions for allegedly violating New Jersey’s privacy law, known as Daniel’s Law. This law mandates that data brokers remove personal information of state law enforcement officials and their families upon request. Following a lawsuit filed by Atlas Data Privacy Corp, a judge ordered the transfer of Radaris.com and 14 other associated domains to the plaintiffs due to the company’s failure to comply with removal requests.
In February 2024, Atlas Data Privacy Corp initiated legal action against Radaris, which has a history of ignoring such requests. The lawsuit highlighted the company’s non-compliance with the law, which imposes fines of $1,000 for each violation. The case gained further attention when KrebsOnSecurity published an investigation into Radaris’s co-founders, Igor and Dmitry Lubarsky, who have been linked to various people-search services and other online ventures.
Despite attempts by Radaris’s legal team to contest the lawsuit, the court found that the defendants had multiple opportunities to defend themselves but failed to do so. As a result, the judge ruled in favor of Atlas, leading to the transfer of the domains. The homepage of Radaris.com now redirects to a notice regarding the court-ordered transfer.
Legal Challenges and Future Implications
The Radaris family of companies is still at risk of facing fines for each alleged violation of Daniel’s Law. However, the law itself is currently under constitutional scrutiny, as many data broker firms, including Radaris, have challenged its validity in federal court. This legal battle could set significant precedents for data privacy regulations in the United States.
As the situation unfolds, the implications for data brokers and privacy laws are substantial. The outcome of this case may influence how personal information is handled by data brokers across the country, especially as more states consider similar legislation.
For further details, refer to the full report by KrebsOnSecurity.
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