Big data going out of control Commerce, Privacy, Technology Add comments May 142014 “Private companies already collect, mine and sell as many as 75,000 individual data points on each consumer, according to a Senate report. And they’re poised to scoop up volumes more, as technology unleashes a huge wave of connected devices — from sneaker insoles to baby onesies to cars and refrigerators — that quietly track, log and analyze our every move.“ Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.