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Jan. 6 committee releases Social Security numbers of Trump officials and allies: report
Fox News ^ | 6 January 2023 | Chris Pandolfo

Posted on 01/06/2023 12:59:32 PM PST by Magnatron

When the House Jan. 6 committee released hundreds of documents from its investigation online at the end of the year, it inadvertently made public nearly 2,000 Social Security numbers belonging to high profile individuals who visited the White House in December 2020, according to a report.

The Washington Post reported Friday that the leaked Social Security information was included in a spreadsheet buried within the "massive cache" of records from the committee's work. Social Security numbers belonging to at least three members of Trump's cabinet, a few Republican governors, and several Trump associates were reportedly compromised. The data was part of the White House visitor logs published by the committee.

While many Social Security numbers in the logs were redacted, the Post reported that around 1,900 of them were not. The Government Publishing Office (GPO), which was responsible for publishing the file, does not appear to have notified any of the individuals whose private information was released, the report said.

Those whose Social Security information was made public include South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) and her family, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R), former Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bananarepublic; bidensfault; criminalrelease; january6th; obamasfault; pelosisfault
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I know of a company recently who inadvertently lost security numbers through a ransomware breach -- and right now they are paying a multi-million dollar class action suit judgement.

The same should be applied here...

1 posted on 01/06/2023 12:59:32 PM PST by Magnatron
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To: Magnatron

Inadvertently??

Marko


2 posted on 01/06/2023 1:02:14 PM PST by markoman (Cautiously cynical)
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To: Magnatron

The Democrat Party is so...chicken shtt.


3 posted on 01/06/2023 1:02:42 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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When the House Jan. 6 committee released hundreds of documents from its investigation online at the end of the year, it inadvertently made public nearly 2,000 Social Security numbers belonging to high profile individuals who visited the White House in December 2020, according to a report.

The bolded word does not mean what they think it means...

4 posted on 01/06/2023 1:03:18 PM PST by MortMan (You better bring yours, when you come to take mine. - Creed Fisher)
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Inadvertent my a$$...................


5 posted on 01/06/2023 1:03:38 PM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: MortMan

Let two thousand lawsuits bloom—with junkyard dog plaintiff’s attorneys....


6 posted on 01/06/2023 1:06:17 PM PST by cgbg (Claiming that laws and regs that limit “hate speech” stop freedom of speech is “hate speech”.)
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To: Magnatron

Agree!
Unfortunately, if such a legal action took place the cost would be borne by the taxpayers! It should be borne by the creators, members and staff of this illegal if not unconstitutional committee.


7 posted on 01/06/2023 1:06:27 PM PST by Reily
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Class action lawsuit and should be against EACH individual member of that committee.


8 posted on 01/06/2023 1:06:46 PM PST by lgjhn23 ("On the 8th day, Satan created the progressive liberal to destroy all the good that God created...")
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Inadvertently my foot!


9 posted on 01/06/2023 1:08:38 PM PST by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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Witch hunts do not release data inadvertently.
10 posted on 01/06/2023 1:10:02 PM PST by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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Intentional harassment of any individual who is not part of Team DNC!


11 posted on 01/06/2023 1:15:18 PM PST by missnry (The truth will set you free ... and drive liberals crazy!)
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To: Magnatron

A few years back my son wanted to get a passport with an approved alias. He needed a few witnesses, with their SSN on forms. The forms will become public record, viewable on the web. Totally screwed up rules.


12 posted on 01/06/2023 1:17:11 PM PST by George from New England
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To: markoman

Yes. We can play that game too.


13 posted on 01/06/2023 1:17:57 PM PST by Brilliant
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To: Magnatron

I agree. Sue their asses off.


14 posted on 01/06/2023 1:21:08 PM PST by silent majority rising
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To: Magnatron

Back in the 1970s I had to take on-going classes for the field I was in at the time. Back then it was common to put the person’s social security number on the certificate earned for completing the class. These certificates were then hung in the lobby of the business for anyone to see.

It was a different time and different place back then.


15 posted on 01/06/2023 1:28:51 PM PST by CIB-173RDABN (I am not an expert in anything, and my opinion is just that, an opinion. I may be wrong.)
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“inadvertently” my sweet sainted aunt’s grape juice!


16 posted on 01/06/2023 1:29:17 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (The nation of france was named after a hedgehog... The hedgehog's name was Kevin... Don't ask)
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To: BenLurkin

“The Democrat Party is so...chicken shtt.”

As is the opposition party that allows them to get away with it.


17 posted on 01/06/2023 1:34:38 PM PST by Gary from Dayton (Scary unvaccinated American )
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To: BenLurkin

The DEMOCRAT party is EVIL...ALL OF THEM


18 posted on 01/06/2023 1:40:42 PM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Magnatron

Class action lawsuit needs to filed right now. Criminal charges would be nice too.


19 posted on 01/06/2023 1:42:38 PM PST by Revel
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Political retribution at its finest.


20 posted on 01/06/2023 1:44:27 PM PST by I want the USA back (News media not worth camel spit. My pronouns: Haha, heehee, hoho. )
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