Communications with contractor Netsential (San Antonio Police Department)
| Tracking # |
W333844-081220 |
| Multi Request | Communications with contractor Netsential |
| Submitted | Aug. 10, 2020 |
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Communications
From: Jacob Silverman
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public 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. A City of San Antonio ledger available online indicates that the city paid Netsential $425 on March 4, 2019, implying the existence of a business relationship.
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: San Antonio Police Department
Dear Jacob Silverman:
COVID-19 NOTICE
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor of Texas declared a public health emergency and disaster and issued an Executive Order for people to "Stay Home" to mitigate the spread of the virus and protect the health and safety of Texans by limiting gathering and restricting work activities to those that are essential and support critical infrastructure. City of San Antonio administrative departments are closed to in-person contact. Many departments are on skeleton crews while remaining staff is working remotely or is present but involved directly in the public health or epidemic response. Too Few Employees have the access necessary to respond to public information requests at this time. Therefore in accordance with the guidance issued by the Office of the Texas Attorney General, this is not a "business day" for the purpose of Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act, and all PIA-related processes are currently paused.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 10, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W333844-081220.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: San Antonio Police Department
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City of San Antonio In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, City of San Antonio administrative departments closed on April 6, 2020. The City of San Antonio reopened its offices and resumed business day operations on November 23, 2020. This action will restart all PIA-related processes. All requests received prior to April 6, 2020 will resume processing and any requests submitted during the skeleton crew day period (April 6 – November 20) will be officially noted as being received and begin being processed on the 23 rd. This notice has been published on the City's website, and notification will be sent to each requester with pending or new requests.
From: San Antonio Police Department
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Dear Jacob Silverman:
Information Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public 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. A City of San Antonio ledger available online indicates that the city paid Netsential $425 on March 4, 2019, implying the existence of a business relationship.
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
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The City of San Antonio is seeking to withhold some or all of the information you have requested and has sought a decision from the Texas Attorney General's Office on the applicability of certain exceptions, pursuant to section 552.301 of the Texas Government Code. Please see attached a copy of the City's correspondence with the Attorney General's Office.
Sincerely,
Open Records Unit
Police Department
From: San Antonio Police Department
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Dear Jacob Silverman:
Information Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public 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. A City of San Antonio ledger available online indicates that the city paid Netsential $425 on March 4, 2019, implying the existence of a business relationship.
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
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The City of San Antonio is seeking to withhold some or all of the information you have requested and has sought a decision from the Texas Attorney General's Office on the applicability of certain exceptions, pursuant to section 552.301 of the Texas Government Code. Please see attached a copy of the City's correspondence with the Attorney General's Office.
Sincerely,
Open Records
San Antonio Police Department
From: San Antonio Police Department
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City of San Antonio 12/22/2020
Jacob Silverman Via EMail
MuckRock News DEPT MR 100755
Somerville, MA 02144
RE: Response to Public Information Request
COSA ORR No: W333844-081220
Dear Jacob Silverman,
This letter responds to your request for information to the City of San Antonio, dated and received in our office on 8/12/2020 3:01:45 AM.
Information Requested: Police Records Request - To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public 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. A City of San Antonio ledger available online indicates that the city paid Netsential $425 on March 4, 2019, implying the existence of a business relationship.
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
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The City of San Antonio Police Department has reviewed its files and has located the attached document responsive to your request. Please note that all other records have been sent to the Attorney General's Office for a ruling. You will receive a ruling from the AG's Office.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Open Records Unit
From: San Antonio Police Department
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To Jacob Silverman, Please be advised that the City of San Antonio does not monitor requests that have been closed. If a requestor desires to seek additional information, we recommend the creation of a new request (please visit the Open Records Center). If you have further questions, please contact open records staff for City requests and SAPD Open Records for Police requests. City of San Antonio
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