ReportedUpdated 3 Nov 2026
Bluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee data
What happened
Bluesky is blocking its users from accessing a nonprofit’s website that hosts the leaked dataset of Homeland Security employee data.
Reported impact
An affected population has not been established in the accepted evidence.
Reported data types
email addresses
Source evidence
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TechCrunch01Bluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee data as government seeks takedowns | TechCrunch
Published 29 Oct 2026Retrieved 3 Nov 2026
Bluesky chief operating officer Rose Wang told TechCrunch: “Our Community Guidelines protect people’s safety and privacy by prohibiting the unauthorized sharing of personal information and other content that could pose safety risks.
Attributed reporting
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Because the files include the email addresses and phone numbers of individuals, shared without their authorization, we are blocking links to the dataset.
Attributed reporting
Updates and corrections
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