Data Broker Radaris Loses Domains in Privacy Fight

Radaris.com, a well-known consumer data broker, has been criticized for disregarding requests to remove personal data from its extensive online databases. This negligence culminated in a lawsuit claiming Radaris breached a New Jersey privacy statute, which imposes significant penalties on data brokers that disclose personal information about law enforcement officials. Following the company's evasive tactics in court, a judge mandated the transfer of radaris.com and several related domains to the plaintiffs. The lawsuit was initiated by Atlas Data Privacy Corp, which accused Radaris of violating Daniel’s Law, a regulation allowing certain public officials and their families to have their information removed from commercial data services. In a related investigation, it was revealed that Radaris's founders, Igor and Dmitry Lubarsky, operated numerous data broker sites while allegedly using a fictitious CEO's name to mislead investors. Despite attempts to delay proceedings, the court ultimately ruled against Radaris, leading to the transfer of its domains. Atlas has since gathered substantial evidence indicating that multiple entities linked to Radaris are managed by a small group operating from a single location, further complicating the company's legal standing.