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ICE Is Buying Access to Credit Card Records

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ICE Is Buying Access to Credit Card Records

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is purchasing access to credit card records from data brokers, including personal information that individuals supplied when opening credit card accounts. The practice reveals how law enforcement agencies acquire sensitive financial data without traditional warrants or subpoenas.

Why it matters: Privacy advocates and cardholders should understand that financial institutions are selling personal data to government agencies; practitioners in compliance, privacy, and legal roles need to assess organizational data sale policies and potential regulatory exposure.

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