A report by the Chattanooga Times Free Press revealed that Hamilton County failed to inform residents about a data breach that may impact 14,000 individuals, even after being aware of it for 240 days. Mayor Weston Wamp criticized the media outlet for unethical reporting instead of addressing the breach concerns. The article emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability, highlighting that reporting based on government records is not unethical and should not be deflected through accusations. This situation raises questions about government responsibilities in data protection.
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is angry with the Times Free Press and leveling accusations of unethical behavior against our journalists.
Rather than respond appropriately to the concerns raised by the reporting, the mayor appears to have tried to shoot the messenger.
Wamp is deflecting and finger-pointing instead of notifying Hamilton County residents that their private information...may be compromised.
Let's be very clear: It is not unethical to write a story based on a government record.
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