Title
Request to Approve Data Protection Policy (B)
Explanation
City staff was directed by the Digital Access Committee to create a Data Protection Policy during the meeting on January 13, 2020 as it relates to municipal data privacy with data collected from the City of Gainesville’s Smart Cities initiatives. Smart City technology are platforms that capture data that will enable us to optimize municipal services for efficiency and convenience. The Policy conveys that data which are collected from a Smart City initiative will only be used as intended and not inform other operational entities like law enforcement. At the Digital Access Committee meeting on September 13, 2021, the committee requested this move to the City Commission for approval.
Strategic Connection
Goal 5: “Best in Class” Neighbor Services.
Fiscal Note
No direct financial impact.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the Data Protection Policy.
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