NYT Reporter Faces Legal Action Over Leak of Australian Jews' Data
Natasha Frost shared private WhatsApp group information, leading to harassment and calls for new doxxing laws in Australia.
- Over 600 Australian Jews had their personal data leaked from a WhatsApp group by NYT reporter Natasha Frost.
- The leaked information led to threats, harassment, and vandalism against the individuals by pro-Palestinian activists.
- The New York Times has taken disciplinary action against Frost, who admitted to sharing the information with one person.
- Australia's Attorney-General proposed legislation to criminalize doxxing following the incident.
- The WhatsApp group was initially created to support Jewish professionals after the October 7 Hamas attack.