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Deal made with whistleblower after Columbus’ data leak draws global attention (www.wkbn.com)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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A whistleblower who revealed the danger of a ransomware attack and subsequent data leak in Columbus, will now only be permitted to share his research on compromised sensitive information with city officials who are suing him.

Case file: https://www.nbc4i.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2024/09/Signed-Agreed-Preliminary-Injunction.pdf

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago

This case is fucking wild. The person is trying to do a public service by trying to warn people about a data breach and getting sued for it by the city that wants to cover its own incompetence at your expense.

[–] Gobo 2 points 2 months ago

It says he can give data to the police, and can distribute data to the public only if the gov't agrees is allowed by the public records act, but only if he gets written permission. Not much of an agreement if you ask me.