The Hartford Courant

The Hartford Courant is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States and the largest daily newspaper in Connecticut. Its website, courant.com, serves as the digital platform for its news content, covering local news, business, politics, and sports for the state. Unlike traditional data brokers, its primary service is journalism and reporting, not selling access to a database of personal information. The company's customers are its readers, subscribers, and advertisers who want to reach its audience. As a news organization, the Hartford Courant publishes articles that may contain personal information about individuals involved in newsworthy events. This public dissemination of information, while a core function of journalism, can lead to privacy risks such as unwanted public attention, doxxing, or harassment based on details revealed in news coverage. Individuals can protect themselves by being mindful of what information they share publicly, as it can be reported on. While options are limited due to press freedoms, one can contact the publication directly to request corrections for factually inaccurate information.