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Your phone knows you're at the doctor, and data brokers do, too — then profit from it

Marissa C. Delgado
Marissa C. Delgado
Marissa C. Delgado
Bureau Chief · King of Prussia, PA

Marissa has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, previously serving as the political reporter for the Montgomery County Times. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Temple University and has a knack for uncovering the nuances of local governance and policy. Marissa is passionate about holding officials accountable and engaging the community in discussions about their government.

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Bureau Chief · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM · 1 min read
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Your phone knows you're at the doctor, and data brokers do, too — then profit from it — New Hope Health news

Data brokers track patients' whereabouts via their smartphones’ location data, connecting it with other data gathered about them, and then drawing inferences about their health struggles to sell to companies hawking unproven treatments.

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