前保险员“菜单式”兜售25万余条客户信息，获刑三年十个月

Core Viewpoint - The case highlights the illegal sale of personal information by an insurance salesperson, which raises concerns about data privacy and the ethical practices within the insurance industry [1][9]. Group 1: Incident Overview - An insurance salesperson, Zhou, illegally purchased over 200,000 pieces of personal information to expand his client base and later sold this data after leaving the company due to financial difficulties [4][6]. - Zhou sold more than 250,000 pieces of personal information to 15 buyers, generating over 43,000 yuan in revenue [1][7]. Group 2: Sales Process - Zhou attempted traditional marketing methods but found limited success, leading him to purchase personal data online [4][5]. - He created a "menu" of personal information, including sensitive details like bank balances, and offered it to potential buyers at varying prices [4][5]. Group 3: Legal Consequences - Zhou was arrested in April 2025, and the case was transferred to the prosecution in June 2025 [6][9]. - The court sentenced Zhou to three years and ten months in prison, imposed a fine of 50,000 yuan, and required him to return the illegal earnings and publicly apologize [9]. Group 4: Industry Implications - The case underscores the need for stricter data protection measures within the insurance industry, prompting companies to enhance their privacy protocols and limit access to customer information [9].