public records
Coverage of public records in the Nexus archive.
- California still hasn't released Baby2Baby diaper contract as lawmakers weigh longer public records delays
The Newsom administration delayed for 24 days before deciding whether to release a multi-million-dollar contract with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit associated with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Lawmakers are considering extending delays for public records requests.
- California lawmaker rolls back new public records barriers after fierce opposition
California lawmaker Blanca Pacheco revised her bill to amend public records rules after facing opposition, removing high fees and court-based barriers for commercial requests. The current version of Assembly Bill 1821 extends response times for agencies but no longer includes provisions for increased costs or judicial reviews of request intent.
- Fees for public records? A bill could kneecap state transparency laws
A bill supported by Oakland City Council could weaken state transparency laws by allowing governments more time to respond to public records requests. The draft bill has raised concerns about potential impacts on public access to information.
- How scammers build a profile on you using data brokers
The article explains how scammers exploit data broker sites like Spokeo and Whitepages to build detailed profiles on individuals, using publicly available personal information such as addresses, family details, and financial data to target victims with scams. These profiles enable criminals to craft personalized, convincing scams by cross-referencing multiple data sources and public records.
- The one thing scammers check before targeting you online
Scammers use publicly available personal data from sources like public records, voter registrations, and commercial databases to target individuals, bypassing the need for hacking. A 2024 case in Montreal showed how scammers used spreadsheets with victim details to execute $21 million in fraud against elderly Americans.