Archives released too much of Sherrill's military record to GOP rival's allies
Summary
The National Archives accidentally released most of Representative Mikie Sherrill's military records without proper redactions to an ally of her Republican opponent in the New Jersey governor’s race. The release included sensitive personal information and violated privacy laws; the archives said the mistake was due to human error and are reviewing their procedures.Key Facts
- The National Personnel Records Center mistakenly released unredacted military files of Rep. Mikie Sherrill.
- The files contained private data like Social Security numbers, home addresses, and life insurance details.
- The release may have broken the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Freedom of Information Act rules.
- The error was discovered while investigating Sherrill’s involvement in a 1994 Naval Academy cheating scandal, which she denied involvement in.
- The National Archives identified the cause as a technician not following proper procedures.
- The Archives alerted their inspector general and apologized to Sherrill’s office.
- Military records for veterans are normally partially redacted to protect privacy, except for the veteran or family members.
- The New Jersey governor’s race between Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is closely contested.
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