Bluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee data as government seeks takedowns
The social network said the exposed data violated its rules as Homeland Security sought removals of records containing names and contact information for more than 40,000 accounts.
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The social platform blocks direct links to confidential employee data after a massive publication on the Internet.
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Bluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee data as government seeks takedowns
The social networking site is facing criticism for blocking access to the site, which identifies thousands of ICE agents and other employees working for Homeland Security.
Bluesky Is Blocking Links to a Major Leak of DHS Employee Records
Bluesky tells WIRED it blocked links to a leaked archive of information on 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers because it contains people’s contact information, shared without their authorization.
Bluesky blocked the links to DDoSecrets after the organization published professional data from more than 40,000 accounts linked to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's login system. The bill coincides with government requests to remove copies of the information and revives the debate on transparency, privacy and the scope of the platforms.
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