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Distributed Email of Secrets Substack, by the transparency collective Distributed Denial of Secrets, publishes data leaks covering a range of themes such as government and corporate corruption, censorship, police conduct, and international collaboration on control measures. The releases often feature restricted access datasets for journalists and researchers, aiming to facilitate investigative reporting while also seeking donations to support its mission.

Government data leaks Corporate corruption Censorship and internet control Investigative journalism Police conduct and transparency War crimes and human rights abuses Cybersecurity and data breaches Financial crimes and transparency Environmental violations

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Release: LexipolLeaks (68GB)

531 implied HN points • 13 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law enforcement Data Privacy Public Policy Hacking Government Accountability
  1. A large data leak called LexipolLeaks contains policy manuals from over 8,500 police agencies in the U.S. This information helps the public see what rules their local police follow.
  2. The leak was carried out by a group of hackers who believe there should be more scrutiny on police practices. They targeted Lexipol because of its significant role in creating police policies.
  3. Not all police departments share their policy manuals online. This leak provides a way for people to access manuals that were previously unavailable to the public.

Joint statement on Israeli sanctions against the media

759 implied HN points • 10 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics International relations Civil Rights Government Policy
  1. Israel imposed sanctions on Haaretz, a major newspaper, preventing it from receiving government funding and contact from government employees. This is seen as an attempt to control the media narrative surrounding the government actions.
  2. The government has also targeted international media like Al Jazeera, which raises concerns about press freedom in the region. Many have criticized these actions as dangerous and suppressive.
  3. Organizations are calling for the international community to support press freedom and lift the sanctions against media outlets in Israel and Palestine.

Release: Moustass leaks (2 GB)

379 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Government Diplomacy Media Legal issues
  1. An anonymous source leaked audio recordings involving politicians, journalists, and diplomats in Mauritius. These recordings have raised questions about privacy and government surveillance.
  2. The leak happened just days before the November 10 election, creating a stir in the political atmosphere. Some politicians and officials claimed that the recordings were fake, but many confirmed their authenticity.
  3. The government tried to control the situation by blocking social media access during the election campaign. They changed their decision after facing criticism from locals and international observers.

Release: Greenhouse Project

531 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Censorship India Legal action
  1. The Greenhouse Project fights censorship through preserving reporting and source files.
  2. Distributed Denial of Secrets launched the Greenhouse Project to combat censorship.
  3. Appin Uncensored is the first article in the censorship resistance Greenhouse Project.
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Release: Patron Papers (500 MB)

455 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Corruption Investigation Press freedom Government actions
  1. The release includes reports on corruption involving former president of Paraguay, Horacio Cartes and current president Santiago Peña.
  2. The leaked documents from Paraguay's financial intelligence unit led to the United States cutting off information sharing with Seprelad.
  3. Journalists in Paraguay faced intimidation and legal action for reporting on the leaked Seprelad documents.

News about DDoSecrets

531 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🌍 World Politics Climate
  1. DDoSecrets data used in investigations revealed US teacher's pension fund involvement in land-grabbing in Brazil
  2. DDoSecrets data connected to investigations of war crimes in Ukraine involving Putin and Lvova-Belova
  3. DDoSecrets data highlighted investigations into the financial activities and assets of war criminals like Prigozhin

Release: Donetsk People's Republic (1.4 TB)

455 implied HN points • 24 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics War Crimes
  1. More than 1 million emails and documents leaked from Donetsk People's Republic in Ukraine.
  2. Potential evidence of war crimes against children in Ukraine found in the leaked documents.
  3. Leaked documents also reveal financial budgets and funding projections, including expenses for public movements and organizations.

Release: ACPeds (20 GB)

455 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🌐 International Leaks Data Breach Ethics
  1. Data leak from the American College of Pediatricians reveals sensitive information like donor details and passwords
  2. The leaked files include internal documents about ACPeds donors, finances, and members' information
  3. ACPeds has faced rejection as an Amazon Smile charity and scrutiny for using questionable sources for information