So I’m seeing some news (like this) saying that a database containing private information about Albertan voters got leaked to the Alberta separatists? And then the separatists made it into a searchable, public database? News outlets generally seem averse to speculation so none of them touch on how this happened.

So that’s my question: how could something like this happen? What went down?

  • Auli@lemmy.caEnglish
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    4 days ago

    So what got leaked exactly. I mean I don’t see the big deal this is basically a phone book. Used to be dropped on every door step.

    • NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world
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      4 days ago

      The full names, addresses and contact information were leaked. Phone books would also go out of date, or you could have yourself unlisted, but you aren’t unlisted on this.

      We haven’t had phone books in quite awhile, and those weren’t exactly great for privacy either. Luckily back then, the tools to automate abuse of them weren’t as sophisticated or available as they are now.

      Today, peoples information is more private. Especially with cellphone numbers not being listed.

      “Which means that people who are, for example, victims of stalking, domestic violence, public figures like myself, activists and politicians will all have their personal information, including their personal home addresses, on that voter file.”