REMARKS
Explanation of the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology (POST) Act
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Council Member Salaam provides an overview of the POST Act, enacted in February 2020, which requires the NYPD to publish Impact and Use Policies (IUPs) for surveillance technologies deployed by the department.
- Outlines key information required in IUPs, including technology capabilities and data policies
- Highlights the mandate for public comment periods before finalizing policies
- Emphasizes the act's role in ensuring transparency and public input
Yusef Salaam
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The public has a right to know how these technologies are being used, what safeguards exist to prevent overreach, how the NYPD is ensuring compliance with established policies.
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Recognizing these concerns, the city council enacted the post act in 02/2020 requiring the NYPD to publish impact and use policies, IUPs for surveillance.
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For surveillance deployed by the by the department, these IUPs are intended to outline key information about each technology including its capabilities, data collection and retention policies, access restrictions, public accountability measures.
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Measures.
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Additionally, the act mandates that the NYPD provide a public comment period before finalizing these policies to ensure transparency and public input.