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Why did you redact or omit your social security number and bank account numbers?

• Practicality 10y ago
  You're conflating privacy and security (which are similar I know). If you know my entire banking history that's a privacy issue (which jfaucett was ok with). However, if you are able to access my account and take money, that's a security problem. The line can get really fuzzy sometimes, but they are different issues.
  • eli 10y ago
    So did Wikileaks violate privacy or security when they released data containing unredacted credit card and social security numbers?
    • Practicality 10y ago
      Security. Although SSN in theory should be a privacy issue. Credit card numbers are clearly similar to keys. They are the keys to your bank balance.
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