Communications with contractor Netsential (Texas Joint Crime Information Center)
| Tracking # |
20-2390 |
| Multi Request | Communications with contractor Netsential |
| Submitted | July 23, 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, and DHS. 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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jacob Silverman
From: Texas Joint Crime Information Center
Please see attached.
ML Calcote
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Department of Public Safety
From: Jacob Silverman
Hello,
This is regarding my Public Information Request for communications with Netsential and Stephen Gartrell (PIR 20-2390). I would like to request all communications since January 1, 2020. If there are contracts between Netsential and TJIC that were established before that date, I would like to request them as well.
Best,
Jacob Silverman
From: Texas Joint Crime Information Center
Please see attached.
ML Calcote
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Department of Public Safety
From: Texas Joint Crime Information Center
Please see attached.
ML Calcote
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Department of Public Safety
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