Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes
TL;DR
Seattle's city council committee passed a resolution to strengthen privacy protections for residents using city services and programs. The resolution directs city departments to review how they collect and share data—especially with federal, state, and regional agencies—and to build privacy standards into future contracts. The committee also heard updates on the city's federal response and Seattle Police Department's immigration response policies.
Key Decisions
- Data and Privacy Protection Resolution Passed
- Federal Response Update Heard in Committee
- Seattle Police Department Immigration Response Heard in Committee
Agenda
- This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
- Please Note: Times listed are estimated
- Call To Order
- Approval of the Agenda
- Public Comment
- Items of Business
- 1. A RESOLUTION reaffirming data and privacy protections for any person seeking or accessing City programs or services; requesting a review of the City’s data collection and sharing practices to limit data exposure to the federal government and to other local, regional, and state jurisdictions; and requesting that departments incorporate privacy standards into future contracting requirements.Resolution (Res)Action: adopt Passed
The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res).
- 2. Federal Response UpdateInformation Item (Inf)Action: heard in Committee
The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.
- 3. Seattle Police Department Immigration ResponseInformation Item (Inf)Action: heard in Committee
The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.
- Adjournment