Surveillance Impact Report
Written assessment of a surveillance technology's purpose, capabilities, and impacts.
Definition
A written report required for each surveillance technology describing the technology’s purpose and capabilities, assessing potential impacts on civil rights and civil liberties, and documenting proposed data collection, retention, sharing practices, and safeguards; used for public review and Board of Supervisors consideration.
Related Terms
Surveillance Technology Policy
Department policy setting rules and limits for specific surveillance tools....
Face Recognition Technology
Automated or semi-automated identification or verification by facial characteristics....
Surveillance Technology
Devices or software that collect or process information tied to individuals or groups....
City Department
Any department, board, commission, office, or agency of San Francisco....
Algorithmic Impact Assessment (AIA)
Assessment evaluating risks and impacts of an AI system....