A New Jersey court has ordered the transfer of the Radaris.com domain to Atlas Data Privacy Corp following allegations that the broker violated state privacy laws protecting officials.

Key Points

• The lawsuit alleges Radaris violated "Daniel’s Law," which mandates the removal of personal information for law enforcement and government personnel.
• A judge ordered the transfer of 14 domain names associated with the Radaris network to the plaintiffs after the company failed to defend the claims.
• Evidence from 10,000 recovered emails suggests the Radaris network is operated by a small group of individuals using various shell companies to evade legal accountability.
• Radaris attorneys are currently attempting to vacate the default judgment, arguing that the domain was transferred from a non-legal entity.
• The Radaris family of websites reportedly earns significant monthly revenue through partnerships with marketing firms and data removal services.

Why it Matters

This case highlights the ongoing legal struggle to hold opaque data brokers accountable for the mass collection and sale of sensitive personal information. The outcome underscores the limitations of state-level privacy protections and the urgent need for comprehensive federal legislation to address the broader data broker industry.