Ransomware incidents (Harris County Sheriff)
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| Tracking # |
O045117-092021 |
| Multi Request | Ransomware incidents |
| Submitted | Aug. 25, 2021 |
| Due | Sept. 23, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Emma Best
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Documents, including but not limited to emails, memos, and incident reports, mentioning or describing any reported or encountered incidents of "ransomware," which may be loosely defined as a type of malware that threatens to permanently encrypt and/or unless a ransom is paid.
I am a member of the news media and request classification as such. I have previously written about the government and its activities, with some reaching over 100,000 readers in outlets such as Gizmodo, MuckRock, Motherboard, Property of the People, Unicorn Riot, and The Outline, among others. As such, as I have a reasonable expectation of publication and my editorial and writing skills are well established. In addition, I discuss and comment on the files online and make them available through non-profits such as the library Internet Archive and the journalist non-profit MuckRock, disseminating them to a large audience. While my research is not limited to this, a great deal of it, including this, focuses on the activities and attitudes of the government itself. As such, it is not necessary for me to demonstrate the relevance of this particular subject in advance.
As my primary purpose is to inform about government activities by reporting on it and making the raw data available, I request that fees be waived.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Emma North-Best
From: Harris County Sheriff
Good morning,
Please submit your request from the link that I have provided below:
Harris County Sheriff's Office - Public Records Center (govqa.us)<https://hcso.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(n0ax4obf4tjch33syibuh1cj))/supporthome.aspx?lp=1&sSessionID=>
Thank you
From: Muckrock Staff
Hello,
Please find the request form attached. Thank you for your help with this request.
Sincerely,
MuckRock
From: Harris County Sheriff
Good morning,
Please see the link that I have provided below, you will see an icon for Warrant search:
Harris County Sheriff's Office - Public Records Center (govqa.us)<https://hcso.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(5kpki0gkehy2odfyn1lx543t))/supporthome.aspx?lp=1>
Thank you
From:
Dear Emma North-Best:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was given the reference number O045117-092021 for tracking purposes.
Records Request Details:
Type of Records Requested: Other
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant County department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
Harris County Sheriff's Office
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 25, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 25, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 25, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 25, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Harris County Sheriff
Dear Emma North-Best,
In regards to the Open Records Requests received on 9/20/2021 requesting records, the records have been in " status for 61 days. The Harris County Sheriff's Office considers this request closed. If you would still like the records, please submit another Open Records Requests. Thank you for using the Public Records Center. Requested Clarification"
Request Details:
Reference # O045117-092021
Description of Records Requested: [PUBLICRECORDDESIRED]
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From: Emma Best
Why was the request closed and why do I have to file a new request for the records? I sent five follow up messages asking about the status and received no response.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #O045117-092021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.