Data Broker Radaris Loses Domains in Privacy Fight

A U.S. federal judge has ordered the seizure of the domain radaris.com along with more than a dozen other domains operated by data‑broker Radaris, following a lawsuit that accused the company of breaching New Jersey’s stringent privacy law.

The case stems from allegations that Radaris continued to publish personal details of state law‑enforcement officials despite repeated requests for removal, violating the New Jersey Data Privacy Act which authorises substantial fines for non‑compliant data brokers.

The judge’s order reflects a growing global focus on the right to be forgotten, a principle echoed in Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 and the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, which require organisations to protect personal information and respond promptly to removal requests.

For Australian IT professionals and students, the ruling serves as a reminder that data‑handling practices must align with both local and international regulations, and that failure to do so can result in loss of critical digital assets and reputational damage.

Staying informed about privacy law compliance is a core component of cybersecurity education, and providers such as Wepro Technology incorporate these topics into their Security+ and related courses to prepare the next generation of Australian security specialists.