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9mo ago

NYT Reporter Faces Legal Action Over Leak of Australian Jews' Data

Natasha Frost shared private WhatsApp group information, leading to harassment and calls for new doxxing laws in Australia.

A sign for The New York Times hangs above the entrance to its building, May 6, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
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Overview

  • Over 600 Australian Jews had their personal data leaked from a WhatsApp group by NYT reporter Natasha Frost.
  • The leaked information led to threats, harassment, and vandalism against the individuals by pro-Palestinian activists.
  • The New York Times has taken disciplinary action against Frost, who admitted to sharing the information with one person.
  • Australia's Attorney-General proposed legislation to criminalize doxxing following the incident.
  • The WhatsApp group was initially created to support Jewish professionals after the October 7 Hamas attack.