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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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1 month ago

Alabama Supreme Court weighs scope of reporter's shield in New York Times defamation case The state's high court heard argument on whether Alabama's reporter's shield protects only a source's identity (name) or also information that would reasonably identify a confidential source. Counsel for the Times urged a standard protecting information that reasonably identifies a source; the plaintiff's counsel emphasized the need to learn what the newspaper knew before publication.

The Alabama Supreme Court is grappling with a crucial decision that could redefine the boundaries of reporter's shield laws in a high-stakes defamation case against The New York Times.

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#AL #SourceProtection #MediaPrivilege

Citizen Portal News Alabama

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1 month ago

Alabama Supreme Court Weighs Scope of State Reporter Shield in New York Times Case In a certified-question hearing, the court considered whether Alabama's shield statute protects information that would reasonably identify a confidential source and whether it covers publications appearing both in print and online. The court discussed standards such as "reasonably likely" and in-camera review and took the matter under submission.

The Alabama Supreme Court is set to decide a landmark case that could redefine the protections for confidential sources in journalism, influencing how the media operates in the digital age.

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#AL #PressFreedom #SourceProtection

Citizen Portal News Maine

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2 months ago

Trustees discuss communications upgrades, cybersecurity risks and small CDC grants for site protection Staff reported a communications contract to clean up wiring and reduce monthly bills, plans to add Internet and cameras at Grimes and SCADA access, and trustees discussed cybersecurity threats to utility systems; small CDC source-protection grants (~$10,000) were highlighted as a possible funding source for cameras or fencing.

Trustees are taking action to upgrade communications and tackle cybersecurity threats, potentially saving $500 a month while enhancing safety at the Grimes site.

Learn more here!

#CaribouAroostookCounty #ME #CaribouUtilities #SourceProtection #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureUpgrade

The Signals Network

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4 months ago

This new resource is for anyone working with sensitive sources.

It’s free. It’s practical. And it’s almost here.

Early access is open. Join here 👉 bit.ly/3Un7r5V

#whistleblowersupport #whistleblowing #sensitivesources
#training #safetytraining #freeresources #sourceprotection

The Signals Network

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7 months ago

This new resource is for anyone working with sensitive sources.

It’s free. It’s practical. And it’s almost here.

Pre-register now for early access → bit.ly/3Un7r5V

#sensitivesources #training #safetytraining #freeresources #sourceprotection

The Signals Network

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7 months ago

These numbers aren’t just stats — they’re a clear signal that the need is growing and so is the impact we can make when we act together.

#WhistleblowerSupport #sourceprotection #PressFreedom #transparency #accountability #humanrights #whistleblower #WhistleblowerProtection #whistleblowing

Wchrisg 🇺🇦

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10 months ago

Share and accept documents securely SecureDrop is an open-source whistleblower submission system that media organizations can install to securely accept documents from anonymous sources. It was originally coded by the late Aaron Swartz and is now managed by Freedom of the Press Foundation.

Install SecureDrop for anonymous tips. It runs exclusively on Tor.
Your newsroom must use Tails OS or hardened Linux to manage it.
Guide: https://securedrop.org
#SourceProtection #Authoritarian

Delwyn Dickey

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10 months ago

#journalism #SourceProtection

Citizen Portal News Idaho

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1 year ago

Idaho lawmakers advocate for new press shield law to protect journalist sources Legislators and press leaders seek to establish a shield law in Idaho for journalists.

Idaho is on the verge of transforming its media landscape with a groundbreaking SHIELD law that aims to safeguard journalists and their sources from legal threats.

Learn more here

#ID #SourceProtection #CivicAccountability #PressFreedom #CitizenPortal

Jesselyn Radack

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1 year ago

Yes, the Gaetz report is begging to be #leaked. But talk to me or another lawyer beforehand to protect yourself!!
#SourceProtection

Jesselyn Radack

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1 year ago

Yes, the Gaetz report is begging to be #leaked. But talk to me or another lawyer beforehand to protect yourself!!
#SourceProtection

Bruno Renkin

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11 years ago

How #Snowden Changed Journalism #NSA #privacy #SourceProtection https://t.co/t0FufMIHZ0