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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Albert Fox Cahn, Executive Director of Surveillance Technology Oversight Project

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    Albert Fox Cahn, Executive Director of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, criticizes the implementation of the MyCity portal, particularly its AI chatbot feature. He expresses concern over privacy issues, data misuse, and the deployment of untested technologies.

    • Highlights the limitations of the city's Chief Privacy Officer, especially regarding NYPD and law enforcement oversight
    • Argues against incorporating payment technology and digital financial surveillance into the MyCity app
    • Suggests focusing on improving access to traditional financial services and making modest technological upgrades for better service delivery