Bluesky Blocks Links to Leaked Archive of DHS Worker Records
What happened
According to WIRED, Bluesky has blocked links to a leaked archive containing information on about 41,000 workers at ICE, CBP and other Department of Homeland Security agencies.
When it started
WIRED's report is the cited source, but the publication date and the date of the leak are not given in the information provided.
How it spread
Bluesky told WIRED it blocked the links because the archive contains people's contact information, which was shared without their authorization. The source does not say who created or first posted the leak.
Why it matters
The story is trending as a debate over how social platforms handle leaked personal data about government employees. The information provided shows about 681 shares on Mastodon, and the source does not describe any official response beyond Bluesky's statement.