Oroville Mercury-Register

The Oroville Mercury-Register is a daily newspaper serving Oroville, California, and its surrounding areas. While primarily a local news source, its website functions as a repository of public information that contains personal details within its articles, obituaries, and legal notices. The publication is owned by Digital First Media. Information such as names of individuals involved in news events, personal details in obituaries, and other mentions can be found through its online search function. The public availability of this information can pose privacy risks, as it can be aggregated by data brokers or misused by malicious actors for purposes like doxxing, harassment, or identity theft. Individuals can protect themselves by being mindful of the information that becomes public record and by periodically searching for their own name to see what information is available. If personal information is found, one could attempt to contact the publisher to request its removal, though success is not guaranteed for public news articles.