The dilemma

The drive sits on your desk. The whistleblower is waiting for your signal. The file contains 400 names, including private addresses and family details. You notice a strange string of dates next to about fifty of the names, but the immediate choice is what to do with the explosive roster. Your editor is calling for your decision.

Your options

1. Redact the family details and publish only the names of public officials.
2. Publish the raw database immediately to maximize transparency.
3. Refuse to publish stolen personal data regardless of who it is.