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This is a fascinating question. I can see strong arguments on both sides. Just because something is publicly accessible, it doesn't make it free to take or use.
by josefrichter 5y ago
This is a fascinating question. I can see strong arguments on both sides. Just because something is publicly accessible, it doesn't make it free to take or use. Of course there will never be a strict line, so one needs to take into account the intent, intensity, and the usual parameters.
- Nihilartikel 5y agoAnother perspective is that the private data was extracted and conveyed by the state website to the end user completely without their request or consent! I find it reasonable that the government should be held legally liable for introducing users to the hazard of accidental exposure to confidential data.
- josefrichter 5y agoI find the question interesting from the general point of view. I don't really know enough details of this specific case to form any opinion.
- w-j-w 5y ago
- ki9 5y agoWell the reporter didn't "take or use" the SSNs. He found them without looking for them and reported them.
- josefrichter 5y agoI don't really know what happened there, but the underlying topic is fascinating.
- remram 5y agoThe reporter didn't use it, but signaled it so it could be fixed.