Coverage dated November 30, 2022

California gun data breach was unintentional, law firm finds

Headline from Fox10 Phoenix

California’s Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn’t follow policies or understand how to operate their website.

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  1. Fox10 Phoenix

    California gun data breach was unintentional, law firm finds (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    California’s Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn’t follow policies or understand how to operate their website.

  2. CBS News

    Report: California gun data breach was "unintentional and not connected to any nefarious purpose" (opens CBS News)

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    California's Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn't follow policies or understand how to operate their website, according to an investigation released Wednesday.

  3. KESQ Palm Springs

    Report: California gun data breach was unintentional (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn’t follow policies or understand how to operate their website, according to an investigat…

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