CALIFORNIA JUST GAVE ME YOUR ADDRESS! - CCW HOLDER PERSONAL INFO "LEAK"

Published on June 28, 2022
Duration: 5:38

This video details a significant personal information leak from the California Department of Justice, exposing the names and addresses of CCW holders, applicants, and denied applicants. Expert firearms instructor Reno May discusses the implications of this breach, the history of similar incidents, and the legal and advocacy efforts underway to address it. The content highlights concerns about data privacy and government transparency in relation to firearm ownership information.

Quick Summary

The California Department of Justice leaked the full names and addresses of CCW holders, applicants, and denied applicants via its 'Open Justice' portal. This breach, the second of its kind involving the speaker's data, allowed public download of sensitive information before a fix was implemented, raising significant privacy concerns.

Chapters

  1. 00:00CA DOJ CCW Data Leak Introduction
  2. 00:49Open Justice Portal Functionality
  3. 01:18Data Access Vulnerability and Fix
  4. 02:14Past Public Records Requests vs. Current Leak
  5. 03:13Magnitude of the Current Data Breach
  6. 03:59Advocacy and Responsible Data Handling
  7. 04:58Call for Community and Tech Input

Frequently Asked Questions

What personal information was leaked by the California Department of Justice?

The California Department of Justice leaked the full names and addresses of CCW holders, applicants, and denied applicants. The breach also included personal information for most firearm purchasers, going beyond typical demographic data.

How was the CCW holder data accessed through the CA DOJ's 'Open Justice' portal?

The 'Open Justice' portal had a vulnerability where users could check a box to immediately download the names and addresses of CCW holders. This data was publicly accessible for a period before the functionality was removed.

Has the CA DOJ leaked personal firearm owner information before?

Yes, this is reportedly the second time the California Department of Justice has leaked the speaker's personal information. Previous incidents involved journalists using public records requests, but this leak made data freely available online.

What actions are being taken in response to the CA DOJ data leak?

The speaker has contacted advocacy groups like the Firearms Policy Coalition and Michel & Associates to pursue action against the security breach. There is a strong emphasis on not spreading the leaked personal information further.

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