Event: A Lithuanian ad-tech company named Eskimi has been pinpointed as the origin of 3.6 billion location data points from US military personnel stationed in Germany, revealing sensitive information regarding nuclear weapon storage sites. This data was subsequently sold to Florida-based Datastream Group.
Significance: The Pentagon has raised concerns over the risks posed to service members due to this data trafficking, with Eskimi potentially facing GDPR fines of up to €20 million. This case sheds light on the global sale of personal location data facilitated through intricate broker networks.