Minnesota lawmaker’s alleged killer had list of data broker websites in car, FBI says / The Record

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Investigations reveal that the alleged killer of a Minnesota lawmaker had amassed data broker websites to target legislators, sparking fierce political debate and calls for tighter data controls. Critics dismiss partisan theories while emphasizing privacy risks and systemic data vulnerabilities.

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