Communications with contractor Netsential (South Dakota Fusion Center)
| Multi Request | Communications with contractor Netsential |
| Submitted | July 23, 2020 |
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Communications
From: Jacob Silverman
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South Dakota Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
All electronic communications, including emails, with Netsential, a Texas-based web hosting firm that contracts with local law enforcement, the FBI, and DHS. Netsential was recently the source of the hacked data known as BlueLeaks. I am especially seeking information about contracts Netsential has received to create and maintain websites and other digital services for the FBI, FBI-affiliated organizations, LE, and various intelligence fusion centers. Please also search for communications with Stephen Gartrell, the founder of Netsential.
Relevant news articles/links:
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/06/blueleaks-exposes-files-from-hundreds-of-police-departments/
https://netsential.com/
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,
Jacob Silverman
From: South Dakota Fusion Center
Good Morning,
I have attached our response to your request.
Sincerely,
Arin Diedrich
Management Analyst
Department of Public Safety
Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this email is confidential or privileged material and is intended only for use by the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Use or distribution of information contained in this email by any other entity not intended to receive this is strictly prohibited.
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