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CBP Faces Scrutiny Over Purchase of Location Data

3/3/2026

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Story summary
  • Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has purchased location data from the online advertising industry to track individuals' movements, per a DHS document.
  • The data, from apps such as games and dating services, has been used beyond operations, including to track employees.
  • Lawmakers, including Senator Ron Wyden, call for investigations and note there is no DHS-wide policy on location data.
  • ICE is seeking greater access to advertising technology for investigative purposes.