Databases Quote by Julian Assange
“We get information in the mail, the regular postal mail, encrypted or not, vet it like a regular news organization, format it - which is sometimes something that's quite hard to do, when you're talking about giant databases of information - release it to the public and then defend ourselves against the inevitable legal and political attacks.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: WikiLeaks public, 2010
The quote stresses vetting and formatting leaked data like news, then releasing it publicly while preparing for legal and political backlash.
In simple terms: Treat leaked info as news, prepare for attacks.
Key Takeaway
Release responsibly, expect challenges.
Themes
transparency
media
legal risk
Mood
cautious
determined
Type
advisory
political
When to use this quote
- whistleblowing
- government data releases
- media outlets
- legal defense
Key Concepts
journalism
information ethics
public interest
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations balance openness with legal safety?
- What safeguards protect against misuse of released data?
A Different Perspective
Legal and political attacks can be severe and costly.
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