Security of the DOJ Database?

[rdtompki]

One of my concerns is the collection of handgun/rifle ownership data (now) and ammo ownership data ("tomorrow"). Setting aside 2A issues government databases are all subcontracted to the low bidder and at some point, maybe it's happened already, the database will get hacked and the info sold to criminal gun collectors, etc. I've just got a bunch of low cost M&Ps, but some collections could be very attractive to thieves either by virtue of their inherent value or capability. Anyone else concerned about this or is it moot since eventually the government will have all the guns anyway?

[Librarian]

The current 'low bidder' appears to be DOJ itself; I take their bringing the DROS system 'in-house' as evidence of that.

Any system connected to the internet could be hacked. I have no info on any particular shortcomings or vulnerabilities.

[GardoneVT]

One of my concerns is the collection of handgun/rifle ownership data (now) and ammo ownership data ("tomorrow"). Setting aside 2A issues government databases are all subcontracted to the low bidder and at some point, maybe it's happened already, the database will get hacked and the info sold to criminal gun collectors, etc. I've just got a bunch of low cost M&Ps, but some collections could be very attractive to thieves either by virtue of their inherent value or capability. Anyone else concerned about this or is it moot since eventually the government will have all the guns anyway?

Its a valid concern, given that something like this has happened with Australia's gun registry. Their database mentions safe combos and security arrangements too, so its essentially a perfect shopping list for a thief on the prowl.

Considering that the DOJ employees have access to that data, its not hard to picture someone selling the data to the crooks, or most likely being negligent and exposing the information to the public like throwing away CDs and documents with proprietary information.

[Dutch3]

DOJ doesn't seem to have a problem sharing handgun purchase information with certain municipalities, such as the City of Los Angeles.

It seems like a breach of confidentiality to me, but IANAL.

[kel-tec-innovations]

hmmmm