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Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Seattle officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask US Supreme Court to keep their identities anonymous

Seattle police officers involved in January 6 rally seek anonymity in legal proceedings to safeguard their privacy and free speech.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago
Film

US: Gene Hackman image publication blocked by court DW 03/31/2025

A judge in New Mexico has blocked the release of public records regarding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife for privacy reasons.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Seattle officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask US Supreme Court to keep their identities anonymous

Seattle police officers involved in January 6 rally seek anonymity in legal proceedings to safeguard their privacy and free speech.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago
Film

US: Gene Hackman image publication blocked by court DW 03/31/2025

A judge in New Mexico has blocked the release of public records regarding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife for privacy reasons.
more#privacy-rights
#transparency
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago

EFF Goes to Court to Uncover Police Surveillance Tech in California

California police agencies may restrict public access to surveillance technology contracts they purchase with taxpayer funds.
The EFF is advocating for public access to contracts despite claims by Pen-Link that the details are trade secrets.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Top New York State court orders Suffolk PD to release records on officer misconduct allegations

The Suffolk County PD must release previously sealed police misconduct records after a ruling by New York's highest court.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

No big new revelations expected in Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein files

The forthcoming release of Epstein's documents is expected to lack new significant details regarding his crimes and high-profile connections.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

LAFD actions in Palisades fire shrouded in secrecy as city refuses to release records

Lack of transparency surrounding the LAFD's response to the Pacific Palisades fire raises questions about accountability and public information access.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago

EFF Goes to Court to Uncover Police Surveillance Tech in California

California police agencies may restrict public access to surveillance technology contracts they purchase with taxpayer funds.
The EFF is advocating for public access to contracts despite claims by Pen-Link that the details are trade secrets.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Top New York State court orders Suffolk PD to release records on officer misconduct allegations

The Suffolk County PD must release previously sealed police misconduct records after a ruling by New York's highest court.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

No big new revelations expected in Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein files

The forthcoming release of Epstein's documents is expected to lack new significant details regarding his crimes and high-profile connections.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

LAFD actions in Palisades fire shrouded in secrecy as city refuses to release records

Lack of transparency surrounding the LAFD's response to the Pacific Palisades fire raises questions about accountability and public information access.
more#transparency
#lawsuit
fromPadailypost
1 week ago
Law

Corpus sues to get investigator's contract

Sheriff Christina Corpus is suing for public records related to an investigation into her office, claiming right to access under California law.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

L.A. Times sues city over Mayor Bass' deleted text messages during fire response

The LA Times is suing the city of LA over the mayor's deleted texts related to January's wildfires, citing public records laws.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago
Law

Corpus sues to get investigator's contract

Sheriff Christina Corpus is suing for public records related to an investigation into her office, claiming right to access under California law.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

L.A. Times sues city over Mayor Bass' deleted text messages during fire response

The LA Times is suing the city of LA over the mayor's deleted texts related to January's wildfires, citing public records laws.
more#lawsuit
Law
fromMission Local
1 week ago

California's AG is trying to put a prosecutor in prison. It's not Brooke Jenkins.

George Gascón's contrasting view on the prosecution of prosecutors shows a disparity in legal implications based on the use of technology.
New England Patriots
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Bill Belichick, girlfriend Jordon Hudson UNC emails revealed with 'predator,' nepotism fears

Bill Belichick's personal communications reveal concerns over social media comments and the implications of hiring his son at UNC.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
Law

Gene Hackman and wife's autopsy photos to stay sealed; other records to be released

Judge rules partial release of records in Hackman death investigation but protects privacy of couple's autopsy photos and detailed images.
#government-transparency
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Says He'll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

President Trump is set to release approximately 80,000 files on JFK's assassination, promising no redactions.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Foilies 2025

Public access to government information is increasingly threatened by legislation and administration policies.
The Foilies report highlights absurd responses to public records requests to promote accountability.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Says He'll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

President Trump is set to release approximately 80,000 files on JFK's assassination, promising no redactions.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Foilies 2025

Public access to government information is increasingly threatened by legislation and administration policies.
The Foilies report highlights absurd responses to public records requests to promote accountability.
more#government-transparency
#privacy
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Miami Beach apologizes for posting docs with sensitive info. How long were they public?

Miami Beach removed unredacted personal information from documents after a resident flagged the issue, prompting an investigation into the exposure of sensitive data.
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Miami Beach apologizes for posting docs with sensitive info. How long were they public?

Miami Beach removed unredacted personal information from documents after a resident flagged the issue, prompting an investigation into the exposure of sensitive data.
more#privacy
#whistleblower
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Big Tech whistleblower's parents sue San Francisco, sounding alarm over son's unexpected death

Parents of tech whistleblower sue San Francisco for public records violation related to their son's death.
fromPortland Mercury
5 months ago
Portland

Multnomah County Chair Defends Herself Against Former Employee's Lawsuit

Multnomah County Chair defends limited use of private emails amidst lawsuit regarding public records law violations.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Big Tech whistleblower's parents sue San Francisco, sounding alarm over son's unexpected death

Parents of tech whistleblower sue San Francisco for public records violation related to their son's death.
fromPortland Mercury
5 months ago
Portland

Multnomah County Chair Defends Herself Against Former Employee's Lawsuit

Multnomah County Chair defends limited use of private emails amidst lawsuit regarding public records law violations.
more#whistleblower
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

L.A. officials stop use of disappearing Google Chats, citing Palisades fire

Los Angeles city officials have decided to save Google Chat messages indefinitely in response to concerns over public record laws and recent emergencies.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

Trial of former D.A. advisor on hold after appeals court steps in

The California appeals court is reviewing the prosecution of former D.A. advisor Diana Teran, delaying trial proceedings as it seeks further justification from the Atty. Gen.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
6 months ago
SF politics

S.F. mayor, city attorney broke law by deleting texts, task force says

San Francisco's Sunshine Ordinance Task Force found Mayor London Breed and City Attorney David Chiu violated public records law by deleting official text messages.
fromMission Local
4 months ago
SF politics

Mayor London Breed likely to elude consequences for deleting text messages

Mayor Breed likely faces no serious consequences for deleting official text messages, despite task force recommendations for investigation into public records violations.
fromMission Local
6 months ago
SF politics

S.F. mayor, city attorney broke law by deleting texts, task force says

San Francisco's Sunshine Ordinance Task Force found Mayor London Breed and City Attorney David Chiu violated public records law by deleting official text messages.
fromMission Local
4 months ago
SF politics

Mayor London Breed likely to elude consequences for deleting text messages

Mayor Breed likely faces no serious consequences for deleting official text messages, despite task force recommendations for investigation into public records violations.
more#san-francisco
fromLifewire
4 months ago
Digital life

Secrets to Finding People Online Without Paying a Dime

Free people finder websites provide access to public records and basic information about individuals.
Using a comprehensive people search engine can enhance the chances of finding useful information.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Many 'undercover' officers in lawsuit over LAPD photos are just regular cops, city admits

Los Angeles admits that most undercover LAPD officers are not in sensitive roles, amidst a lawsuit over leaked officer information.
fromPadailypost
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Parent looks into district's spending

Concerns over financial discrepancies surfaced regarding school district spending amid a teacher strike, sparking calls for an audit of credit card expenses.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

How Taxpayers Are Helping Health Insurers Make Even Bigger Profits

Health insurers promise to control medical costs for local governments, but their fees often lead to budget overruns.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
7 months ago

State court rules Austin must release files on police complaints. Here's what that means. - Austin Monitor

Austin police are required to release officer complaint records to the civilian-led Office of Police Oversight, affirming transparency in policing matters.
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Sasse's UF GOP hires racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel costs

Ben Sasse's hiring of Republican operatives at UF resulted in excessive travel expenses despite their remote work arrangement.
fromNextgov.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

AI can help FOIA offices combat onslaught of bot-powered requests, report says

AI-driven bots are overwhelming FOIA offices with requests, complicating an already challenging process made worse by staff reductions.
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