However, a spokesperson for the California Secretary of State countered that while state law prohibits the Department of Motor Vehicles from sharing AB 60 applicant information with the public and most state agencies, including the Secretary of State’s office,

However no one has right to see if that law was obeyed or not. Not the public, most state agencies including the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State isn't allow to see who received an AB 60 application, is it their job to make the election process is legal and legitimate. Guess this way there won't be an evidence of voter fraud. 

BTW I understand why you would prefer CNN and MSNBC