Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein's office has reached an agreement with cybersecurity expert David L. Ross Jr. that prevents Ross from discussing specific information he found after a city-wide data hack in July.

The city is also dismissing its civil lawsuit in the matter.

The permanent injunction keeps Ross from discussing personal identifiable information including Social Security, driver's license and credit card numbers, back account information and personal medical information.

Ross, a Columbus resident who also goes by Connor Goodwolf, talked to media outlets about what he found on the dark web after the July ransomware attack on the city that revealed personal information on city employees, residents, crime victims and others.

In a statement, Klein said, "While I remain concerned about anyone having access to this sensitive data, conversations with Mr. Ross have been positive, and all parties have agreed to move forward with an agreement that continues to prevent the dissemination of information, such as confidential law enforcement records, while protecting free speech."

WOSU contacted Ross for comment, but have not received a response.

Klein's office and Ross reached an agreement on a preliminary injunction on Sept. 11 after a judge granted a temporary restraining order on Aug. 29 following the city's suit, which was filed on the same day.

The city has offered free credit monitoring to all city residents and other impacted individuals following the attack.

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