Lexeme: data broker  
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  1. noun. A data broker is a company or entity that collects, analyzes, and sells large amounts of consumer data to other businesses or organizations. They gather information from various sources, such as online browsing habits, social media activity, purchase history, and public records, and aggregate it into comprehensive profiles. These profiles are then sold to marketers, advertisers, researchers, or other entities looking to target specific audiences or gain insights into consumer behavior. GPT3.5
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  • noun. data broker (singular), data brokers (plural)
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