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CC – ACTION ITEM: Authorization to Develop Citywide Data Privacy and Responsible Technology Principles and Implement a Phased Privacy Program.
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Meeting Date: November 9, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Lea Eriksen/City Manager’s Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-6007
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/04/2026)
Department Approval: Lea Eriksen, Sr. Assistant City Manager (11/03/2026)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council:
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to develop proposed Citywide Data Privacy and Responsible Technology Principles through community engagement, interdepartmental review, consideration of the City’s existing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Policy, and research practices adopted by other jurisdictions; and return the proposed principles to City Council for consideration and possible adoption.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to initiate a phased, staff-led Citywide Data Privacy and Responsible Technology Program using existing resources, building on the City’s AI Governance Policy and cybersecurity assessment processes.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to develop preliminary administrative privacy procedures, pilot risk-based privacy screening and Privacy Impact Assessments where feasible, and plan a public-facing privacy information webpage, with final policy details informed by the principles-development process.
Authorize staff to return to City Council with proposed privacy principles for consideration and a program progress report, including engagement findings, implementation milestones, assessments completed, identified gaps, and any future resource needs.
BACKGROUND
In providing municipal services, the City collects and manages information relating to residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. The growing use of digital platforms, data analytics, camera...
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