I'm sure these people's full names, street addresses and social security numbers are public information by law, and you can already look it up online. And at least half the population have their phone numbers publicly listed in a phone book or its online equivalent
No they aren't. Social security numbers especially should be kept secret. While street addresses can be look up, everyone has the right to block such look ups. You don't need to give a reason and it's easy to do online. I have done so. It can make things a bit more difficult (for example if you forget your key inside and call someone to open the door, they can't check by calling that you actually live there), but anyone is free to choose. Since this leak comes from private databases, it would had bypassed that block and spread private addresses to anyone. That would be especially worrying for someone who has someone stalking him/her. Phone numbers are the same thing. People are free to decide if they want their number public or not.
you know whats the funny thing here? the fucking police spread the information and link to db..
No they didn't. What they released only had first names and birth date so people can look up if they are possibly listed. It doesn't even contain anyone's last name.
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