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Data Loss Mail List: Topicality
From: lyger <lyger () attrition org>
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:00:35 -0400 (EDT)
In the last couple of days, I've received a few questions about what types of posts or information are considered "on-topic" or "off-topic" for the Data Loss Mail List. From the subscription info page: "Data Loss is a mail list that covers topics such as news releases regarding large-scale data loss, data theft, and identify theft incidents. Discussion about incidents, indictments, legislation, and recovery of lost or stolen data is encouraged." A few points to make here: 1. "Data loss", at least for this purpose, should be generally defined as the loss, theft, or exposure of private personal information. Social Security numbers, credit and debit card numbers, and medical information are good examples. Not every computer hack, laptop theft, or office break-in results in such exposure for individuals. 2. Discussion about "data loss" is encouraged. Many subscribers to the list work as security professionals and have read the latest media stories about "what to do" or "what not to do". While moderated, this list is not "news only". However, primers on "how to secure your laptop" are old news and generally out of scope. 3. On occasion, an on-topic mail may be sent to the list that has formatting errors or excessive hyperlinking. In those cases, the list moderators will use their discretion on whether to allow, modify, or discard a post. We try to be timely in reviewing posts, but it's not a full time job. :) Any questions, comments, or concerns, please mail me directly at lyger () attrition org Thanks, Lyger _______________________________________________ Dataloss Mailing List (dataloss () attrition org) http://attrition.org/errata/dataloss/
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