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Council Member Amanda Farías introduces Intro 168 on NYPD surveillance technology oversight
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Council Member Amanda Farías presents Intro 168, a bill designed to enhance oversight of the NYPD's use of surveillance technology. The legislation aims to increase transparency, accountability, and public trust by requiring the NYPD to provide detailed information about its surveillance technologies to the Department of Investigation.
- The bill mandates the NYPD to provide a comprehensive list of surveillance technologies, including their functionalities and data collection practices.
- It requires the NYPD to grant the DOI access to data retention policies and submit quarterly reports on new or discontinued technologies.
- Farías emphasizes that the bill does not restrict the NYPD's use of technology for public safety but ensures proper oversight to prevent potential misuse.
Amanda Farías
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Thank you chair Salam and chairs Gutierrez and Brewer.
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Intro one six eight is designed to enhance oversight of the NYPD's use of surveillance technology reinforcing transparency, accountability, and public trust.
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This legislation grants the Department of Investigation the necessary access to monitor the deployment of surveillance tools, ensuring the responsible use and respect for civil liberties in our communities.
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The bill requires the NYPD to provide the Department of Investigation with a comprehensive itemized list of all surveillance technologies currently in use.
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This list must include details on each technology's functionalities and capabilities, the types of data collected, and the specific NYPD units responsible for controlling and managing that data.
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Additionally, the bill mandates that the NYPD grant the DOI access to its data retention policies for these surveillance technologies.
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This requirement applies both to the department's internal policies and to any retention policies outlined in vendor contracts.
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To ensure ongoing oversight, the NYPD must also submit quarterly reports detailing any newly acquired or discontinued surveillance technologies along with any updates to data retention policies included in contracts with technology providers.
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Surveillance technology is rapidly evolving as our chairs have stated and without oversight there is a real risk of unchecked surveillance that can infringe on civil liberties.
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This bill does not prohibit or restrict the NYPD from using technology for public safety but it ensures clear guidelines and oversight to prevent potential misuse.
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By providing regular updates to DOI, we ensure that the public has a voice in how these technologies impact their privacy and rights.
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Intro one sixty eight is a common sense measure that strengthens accountability without compromising law enforcement effectiveness.
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I look forward to hearing from the admin, advocates, and stakeholders on feedback on this policy measure and I urge my colleagues to support this bill and reaffirm our commitment to transparency and responsible governance and public safety.
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Thank you.