Your Info = Big Money

Your privacy is often violated by corporations looking to make some money. Every time you sign up for a loyalty program, file your taxes online, or even just browse a website, there’s a chance your data is being shared with third parties -- often without your clear consent.

We’re talking about:

• Your email address and phone number

• Your location data and browsing history

• Even your financial details — income, refunds, and tax filing status

When Your Privacy Gets Sold: Feat. H&R Block

The H&R Block case is a reminder of how vulnerable your information can be.

• What happened? In 2022, journalists learned that H&R Block was apparently sharing sensitive taxpayer information with third-party advertising platforms like Meta (Facebook) and Google. See original breaking article here.

• Data potentially sold: Names, email addresses, income, filing status, refund amounts, and even details about dependents’ scholarships.

• Why it matters: This wasn’t anonymous “marketing data.” This was highly personal financial information that taxpayers entrusted to a company handling their taxes.

• The fallout: In 2023, a Congressional investigation alleged that these practices amounted to a massive, likely illegal breach of taxpayer privacy, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a formal warning.

If you filed your 2021 tax return with H&R Block online in 2022, your sensitive financial data may have been shared without your permission.

Why This Is a Problem

Companies often bury broad “consent” language deep in their Terms & Conditions. But here’s the truth:

• Consent has to be clear and informed. Hidden checkboxes and vague disclaimers don’t cut it.

• Sharing sensitive personal or financial data without genuine consent may be a violation of state and federal privacy laws.

• Regulators are increasingly cracking down on deceptive data-sharing practices and consumers have the right to fight back.

How Companies Profit From Your Privacy

Why would a company risk this? Simple: data is money.

• Ad platforms pay more to target ads based on your real financial situation.

• Companies profit by converting your personal details into advertising revenue.

• And they’re betting you’ll never notice — or never do anything about it.

Bottom Line

Your personal information should be yours and you, not big corporations, should have the final say about how its shared or used. When companies like H&R Block allegedly share sensitive data without your consent, Chariot Claims helps you fight back. Through mass arbitration, consumers can push back, demand accountability, and get real compensation.

👉 Check if you qualify for a claim today at app.chariotclaims.com.