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Court strikes down West Virginia law shielding officials' personal data
Original: Court strikes down West Virginia law barring disclosure of public officials’ personal data
A court has struck down a West Virginia law that barred disclosure of public officials' personal information. The ruling means restrictions on publishing details such as officials' home addresses can no longer be enforced, a decision likely to reignite debate over government transparency versus the safety and privacy of people in public office.
Why now: The ruling directly affects transparency and privacy debates around public officials' personal information.
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- Court strikes down West Virginia law barring disclosure of public officials’ personal data · The Record from Recorded Future News
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