Information made public through police departments, lawsuits and FOIA requests are an essential component of public interest and accountability reporting. At the same time, intersecting datasets can quickly de-anonymize ordinary people, compromising their privacy and even putting them at risk. From publishing the addresses of gun permit holders in Westchester to online mugshot records to the Snowden revelations and the Right to be Forgotten, the meaning of privacy and the consequences of publishing have raised the stakes for journalists trying to responsibly work with sensitive sources and publish controversial stories. Alice Brennan, Fidel Martinez and Susan McGregor will discuss real-world journalism situations as well as strategies applicable to anyone looking to be more privacy-conscious in their online life.
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