We see on the LNC Public list a posting referring to an investigation of a data breach. We are not certain which breach is referenced. John Ponty at Liberty Sentries writes us:
In February this year I published an article, stating how according to the Libertarian National Committee’s own database that, at the time, over 200 persons were listed as sustaining members while also listed as never signing the membership pledge:
medium.com/the-liberty-sentries/exclusive-hundred-of-lp-members-never-signed-pledge-f37019c5c403
He also reports a letter of inquiry, apparently from a law firm to a party supporter, saying:
From: ‘lnc-public_forward’ via LNC Public List <lnc-public@googlegroups.com>
Date: On Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Subject: FW: Letter from Octillo on the Results of the Cyber Investigation
To: lnc-public@googlegroups.com <lnc-public@googlegroups.com>
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From: Andrew Watkins <andrew.watkins@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10:44:27 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Austin Martin <austin.martin@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.dassing@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven.nekhaila@lp.org>; Hannah Kennedy <hannah.kennedy@lp.org>; LNC Board <lncboard@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-public_forward@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entire.lnc@lp.org>; oliverbhall <oliverbhall@gmail.com>
Cc: Andrew Buchkovich <andrew.buchkovich@lp.org>; Canyon Gargon <canyon.gargon@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Letter from Octillo on the Results of the Cyber Investigation
Thank you Hannah and Andy. Do we have an idea of how much this whole thing has cost the LNC? Or was everything covered through the policy?
Andrew Watkins
At Large | Libertarian National Committee
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From: Austin Martin <austin.martin@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:41:52 PM
To: Otto Dassing <otto.dassing@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven.nekhaila@lp.org>; Hannah Kennedy <hannah.kennedy@lp.org>; LNC Board <lncboard@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-public_forward@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entire.lnc@lp.org>; oliverbhall <oliverbhall@gmail.com>
Cc: Andrew Buchkovich <andrew.buchkovich@lp.org>; Canyon Gargon <canyon.gargon@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Letter from Octillo on the Results of the Cyber Investigation
Aloha all,
For the record, this thread concerns matters within the scope of my ongoing whistleblower complaints filed with the LNC, including the August 2025 conflicts-of-interest complaint, the September 2025 ethics complaint regarding undisclosed conflicts, and other related items.
The matters discussed include the apparent membership data breach, the conduct of officers responsible for the response, the application of statutory inspection rights under DC Code § 29-413.05, and related governance failures.
Accordingly, I am designating this subject, including this thread, and my participation on it, as part of those complaints. Communications on this thread should be treated as part of the protected record.
I am providing this notice as a professional courtesy due to the sensitive nature of the designated subject matter.
It will be published accordingly to protect the interests of the organization.
Mahalo,
Austin Martin
Region 1
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From: Otto Dassing <otto.dassing@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12:40:28 PM
To: Steven Nekhaila <steven.nekhaila@lp.org>; Hannah Kennedy <hannah.kennedy@lp.org>; LNC Board <lncboard@lp.org>
Cc: Andrew Buchkovich <andrew.buchkovich@lp.org>; Canyon Gargon <canyon.gargon@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Letter from Octillo on the Results of the Cyber Investigation
Is Kyle Davis on any committee currently?
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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven.nekhaila@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:37:55 PM
To: Hannah Kennedy <hannah.kennedy@lp.org>; LNC Board <lncboard@lp.org>
Cc: Andrew Buchkovich <andrew.buchkovich@lp.org>; Canyon Gargon <canyon.gargon@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Letter from Octillo on the Results of the Cyber Investigation
Thank you very much to Hannah and staff for coordinating with our insurance carriers for this investigation.
Sincerely,
Steven Nekhaila
Chairman, LNC
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From: Hannah Kennedy <hannah.kennedy@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:32:53 PM
To: LNC Board <lncboard@lp.org>
Cc: Andrew Buchkovich <andrew.buchkovich@lp.org>; Canyon Gargon <canyon.gargon@lp.org>
Subject: Letter from Octillo on the Results of the Cyber Investigation
Board,
Please find attached the findings and resulting actions of the investigation into the data breach. IT staff is copied in case the board has questions or would like to request more context for anything in the letter. This will be the last major communication on the issue, outside of verification that our responsibilities have been fulfilled regarding notification of affected data holders.
Hannah Kennedy
Executive Director
Email: hannah.kennedy@lp.org
1321 Upland Dr. PMB 7311
Houston TX 77043
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