Security issues in Church websites

I've looked around for a way to contact someone appropriate for this kind of matter but can't find much. I can't post this kind of information on a public forum like this one because it's not allowed as per the Code of Conduct, and because people with malicious purposes could find it too so it's not a very good idea.

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tulipkapy wrote:I've looked around for a way to contact someone appropriate for this kind of matter but can't find much.

Use the Feedback link at the website.

lajackson wrote:

tulipkapy wrote:I've looked around for a way to contact someone appropriate for this kind of matter but can't find much.

Use the Feedback link at the website.

When you use the Feedback link, the first response will likely be from a non-technical person who may not understand what you're talking about. You may need to persist with the response to get it escalated to someone who can do something about it.

I found a security issue once and sent a private message to one of the church employees on this forum who, based on that employee's involvement here, I knew would understand the issue and could forward it to the appropriate people internally. Note that very few church employees are actively involved on these forums. If you don't get anywhere using Feedback, someone here might be able to help you get in contact with someone technical. I do wish the church had an obvious way to report security issues (especially since they're very concerned about the security of personal information).

Where are the settings that allow us to make phone number and email address visible to other members?

CharlesWKingJr wrote:Where are the settings that allow us to make phone number and email address visible to other members?

You can set privacy on household info by going to the Ward Directory and Map, find your own household, click the bluish icon that looks like a pencil, then click Privacy, then change what you want, then click Save.

You can set privacy on individual info by going to the Ward Directory and Map, find yourself as an individual, click the bluish icon that looks like pencil, then click Privacy, then change what you want, then click Save.

rmrichesjr wrote:You can set privacy on household info by going to the Ward Directory and Map, find your own household, click the bluish icon that looks like a pencil, then click Privacy, then change what you want, then click Save.

You can also change it in the Member Tools app:

You can set privacy on household info by going to the Directory, find your own household, click on the red pencil to edit contact information. Select Privacy tab.

You can set privacy on individual info by going to the Directory, find your own household, Go to the Household tab and select the individual. Click on the red pencil to edit contact information. Select Privacy tab.

Please note that regardless of the method used, the Household Privacy sets a limit as to how public the individual can be. For example, if the Household is set to "Leadership Only" for a category, then the individual has no choice.