Click here to view original web page at amgreatness.com
On Monday, the state government of California rolled out a new website that ended up leaking personal information about gun owners across the state, exposing their names, addresses, and race, among other information.
The Daily Wire reports that the website, the 2022 Firearms Dashboard Portal, has since gone offline once the data exposure was called out. Initially made available through the state’s OpenJustice Data Platform, Attorney General Rob Bonta (D-Calif.) had previously announced the website as a measure to “improve transparency and information sharing” about gun-related information in the state of California. Bonta claimed that such a resource would improve public access to data on firearms in California, as well as information about concealed-carry permits and gun violence-related restraining orders.
Following the data breach, the California Department of Justice put out a statement declaring that it would be “investigating an exposure of individuals’ personal information connected to the DOJ Firearms Dashboard.”
“Any unauthorized release of personal information is unacceptable,” the statement continued. “We are working swiftly to address this situation and will provide additional information as soon as possible.”
Included in the data breach was the personal information of 244 judge permits, seven custodial officers, 63 people with place of employment permits, and 420 reserved officers, all within Los Angeles County. The leak also revealed the personal information of 2,891 citizens with standard concealed-carry permits in Los Angeles.
Chuck Michel, President of the California Rifle and Pistol Association, reacted by blaming the leak on “vindictive sore loser bureaucrats,” who “have endangered people’s lives and invited conflict by illegally releasing confidential private information.” Michel added that “litigation is likely,” and that his group would be working closely with several state legislators and sheriffs to determine the full extent of the data breach before proceeding legally.
Prior to the leak, Bonta had promoted the website as […]
They’re Trying to Shut Us Down
Over the last several months, I’ve lost count of how many times the powers-that-be have tried to shut us down. They’ve sent hackers at us, forcing us to take extreme measures on web security. They sent attorneys after us, but thankfully we’re not easily intimidated by baseless accusations or threats. They’ve even gone so far as to make physical threats. Those can actually be a bit worrisome but Remington has me covered.
For us to continue to deliver the truth that Americans need to read and hear, we ask you, our amazing audience, for financial assistance. We have a Giving Fuel page to help us pay the bills. It’s brand new so don’t be discouraged by the lack of donations there. It’s a funny reality that the fewer the donations that have been made, the less likely people are willing to donate to it. One would think this is counterintuitive, but sometimes people are skeptical because they think that perhaps there’s a reason others haven’t been donating. In our situation, we’re just getting started so please don’t be shy if you have the means to help.
Thank you and God bless!
JD Rucker