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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 the disclosure of public officials' personal data, ruling it unenforceable. The decision means information such as officials' home addresses can no longer be kept from the public under the state statute. The ruling is being watched for its implications for public records access and government transparency.
Why now: The ruling sets a precedent on the balance between officials' privacy and public records transparency.
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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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