Surveillance Technology Policy
Department policy setting rules and limits for specific surveillance tools.
Definition
A written policy that outlines the rules and guidelines for a City Department’s use of a specific surveillance technology, including authorized uses, operational controls, data retention and sharing limits, access restrictions, and safeguards; it must be proposed by the department and approved through the Chapter 19B public oversight process.
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