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Oops, another massive data breach of Ga.’s election system

There’s been a brand new case of a massive data breach of Georgia’s election system, and as many as 7.5 million voter records may have been leaked, again. The FBI has opened a criminal investigation, which centers on Kennesaw State University’s Center for Election Systems. KSU’s Center for Election Systems is involved in every election. In an unusual arrangement, Georgia’s Secretary of State contracts with KSU to provide certain voting services, like examining and testing

Brian Kemp hires Nathan Deal crony with no-bid contract

Brian Kemp is clearly in crisis mode from a massive data breach of Social Security numbers that he shared with a “no compromise” gun lobby, a neo-Confederate political party and others. But crisis or no crises, Georgia’s no-bid contract law is clear.

More questions for Brian Kemp data breach

We finally have our first hint at why Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp released the social security numbers of every Georgia voter. Kemp responded to a request from Georgia’s tax agency, the Georgia Department of Revenue. That leaves us asking a new questions: Why does Georgia’s tax office need social security numbers, driver’s license numbers and dates of birth from the voter file? Why does Georgia’s tax office need to know how you vote?

Who has your social security number?

This Friday, millions of Georgians will get up early and brave long lines for the incredible deals retailers offer on Black Friday. For many families, Black Friday shopping is a festive, fun tradition that helps lighten the load on the family budget during the holiday season. But thanks to Georgia’s government, this year, we won’t be able to use our credit cards on Black Friday without worrying about whether our personal information — including our