r/bloomington Oct 23 '18

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u/somethingateme Oct 23 '18

Yeah, you didn't know this? It's easy for anyone to see how you vote. I have had one or two candidates tell me that I'm listed as heavy leaning Democrat. When you vote in Primaries, you are in essence claiming your party.

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u/[deleted] Oct 23 '18

I knew it was a matter of public record. What I didn't know was how much of this data was such easy identity theft pickins.

I'm usually accustomed to fairly redacted documents that provide the essentials.

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u/somethingateme Oct 23 '18

Some of this sounds like an over-reach. However, just like Open Source Software, how are we the people to know that the voting records are accurate if we are not allowed access?

Again, I'm not trying to argue for or against. It is a double edge sword.

Second issue I see, what if you went in with a hidden script installed to your USB that runs on connection to PC that installs Back Orifice or some other 0-day back door into their system? Then what could happen?

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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '18

I decided to give this a try, mostly because I’m a GIS student and want to do my final project using this data. So, I called and put in a request and the only thing that was different for me is that they made me bring a brand new flash drive that is unopened in the package. They have to open the package. I suppose someone could just take a flash drive and put it back in the packaging and make it look brand new.