Communications with contractor Netsential (Illinois Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center)

Jacob Silverman filed this request with the Illinois Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center of Illinois.
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20-2992

Multi Request Communications with contractor Netsential
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Communications

From: Jacob Silverman

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., 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, DHS, and municipal governments. 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jacob Silverman

From: Illinois Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center

Jacob Silverman:

The Illinois State Police ("ISP") acknowledges receipt of your request for public records pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. (See attached request).

I have attached a response to your FOIA request.
Thank you.

Porcia Sledge
Legal Office - FOIA Coordinator
Illinois State Police
801 South 7th St. 1000S
Springfield, IL 62703
217-782-2726

State of Illinois - CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged or attorney work product, may constitute inside information or internal deliberative staff communication, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. Receipt by an unintended recipient does not waive attorney-client privilege, attorney work product privilege, or any other exemption from disclosure.

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