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'''Suppression''' (historically known as '''oversight''') is a procedure used by [[Stewards]] and [[#Local suppressors|local privileged users]] (called "suppressors") to remove personal information and other sensitive data from visibility, even by administrators. | '''Suppression''' (historically known as '''oversight''') is a procedure used by [[Stewards]] and [[#Local suppressors|local privileged users]] (called "suppressors") to remove personal information and other sensitive data from visibility, even by [[Special:MyLanguage/Administrators|administrators]]. | ||
== Policy == | == Policy == | ||
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In general, suppression shall only be applied in the following circumstances: | In general, suppression shall only be applied in the following circumstances: | ||
* '''Private personally identifiable information''' posted without consent, including links and directions to websites and other sources that publish private information without consent | * '''Private personally identifiable information''' posted without consent, including links and directions to websites and other sources that publish private information without consent. | ||
** Personally identifiable information includes, but is not limited to: physical addresses or locations, names, phone numbers, email addresses, or any other information linked to real-world identity. | ** Personally identifiable information includes, but is not limited to: physical addresses or locations, names, phone numbers, email addresses, or any other information linked to real-world identity. | ||
** Even if an editor has released personal information on another public website, it is still subject to suppression unless an editor has also posted the information on WickedGov. | ** Even if an editor has released personal information on another public website, it is still subject to suppression unless an editor has also posted the information on a WickedGov site. | ||
** This criterion includes IP addresses inadvertently revealed by editing while logged out. | ** This criterion includes IP addresses inadvertently revealed by editing while logged out. | ||
** This criterion includes any non-public personal information published about minors, even if the minor deliberately posted it themselves | ** This criterion includes any non-public personal information published about minors who are not public figures, even if the minor deliberately posted it themselves. | ||
* '''Copyright infringement''' in exceptional cases, such as when the office has received a DMCA complaint. Suppression under this criterion should only be done after request of staff. In most cases, [[Project:revision deletion|revision deletion]] is acceptable and sufficient. | * '''Copyright infringement''' in exceptional cases, such as when the office has received a DMCA complaint. Suppression under this criterion should only be done after request of staff. In most cases, [[Project:revision deletion|revision deletion]] is acceptable and sufficient. | ||
* '''Obviously defamatory content''' when severe enough to warrant exceptional action. In less severe cases, [[Project:revision deletion|revision deletion]] or simple [[Help:reverting|reverting]] may be sufficient. | * '''Obviously defamatory content''' when severe enough to warrant exceptional action. In less severe cases, [[Project:revision deletion|revision deletion]] or simple [[Help:reverting|reverting]] may be sufficient. | ||
* '''Valid deletions''' under | * '''Valid deletions''' under deletion policies where technical restrictions do not allow for normal deletion. | ||
* '''Legally required suppressions''' in the judgement of the WickedGov office. | * '''Legally required suppressions''' in the judgement of the WickedGov office. | ||
* '''Grossly offensive usernames''' when they do not meet any other criterion but there is no compelling reason to keep the username. This includes attack usernames: usernames that contain derogatory, | * '''Grossly offensive usernames''' when they do not meet any other criterion but there is no compelling reason to keep the username. This includes attack usernames: usernames that contain derogatory, contentious, or misleading statements about another person, organization, or group. | ||
=== Reposting suppressed material === | === Reposting suppressed material === | ||
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[[Stewards]] are the primary users with access to the suppression tool. | [[Stewards]] are the primary users with access to the suppression tool. | ||
Stewards | If required, Stewards are permitted to ''temporarily'' grant themselves suppression access on any wiki.<ref>This is not required for ''viewing'' of suppressed content, which Stewards can always do on all wikis.</ref> This is permitted regardless of whether local suppressors exist. However, if local suppressors do exist and have already made a determination with respect to the content, Stewards should respect this decision (unless it is manifestly incorrect). | ||
Stewards should not self-grant ''indefinite'' suppression access except when there is local consensus. | Stewards should not self-grant ''indefinite'' suppression access except when there is local consensus. | ||
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* The local suppressor flag may be granted and removed by Stewards only. | * The local suppressor flag may be granted and removed by Stewards only. | ||
* Temporary suppression access will not be granted | * Temporary suppression access will not be granted,<ref>This applies to the technical flag only. Notwithstanding this policy, local communities may create periodic review and confirmation processes for suppressors.</ref> except for Stewards. | ||
* According to local policies, local suppressors may be appointed either by local consensus or by a local Arbitration Committee or similar body. | * According to local policies, local suppressors may be appointed either by local consensus or by a local Arbitration Committee or similar body. | ||
* All users applying for local suppression access must either be (a) a local administrator or (b) a member of a local Arbitration Committee or similar body. | * All users applying for local suppression access must either be (a) a local administrator or (b) a member of a local Arbitration Committee or similar body. |