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Oakland Poised to Lead in Protecting Privacy

Oakland Poised to Lead in Protecting Privacy The city council is on the verge of implementing significant citywide reforms aimed at protecting the privacy of its residents, including a first-of-its-kind surveillance equipment ordinance. February 04, 2015

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News & Opinion, Guest Editorials Feb 4, 2015
Oakland Poised to Lead in Protecting Privacy

The city council is on the verge of implementing significant citywide reforms aimed at protecting the privacy of its residents, including a first-of-its-kind surveillance equipment ordinance.
- By Brian Hofer and the Oakland Privacy Working Group
- Tags: Guest Essays, Domain Awareness Center, Oakland, privacy, Opinion

News & Opinion, Guest Editorials Feb 26, 2014
Why We Oppose the Oakland Spy Center

City staffers and OPD have proven that they can’t be trusted to oversee it. Plus, it won’t solve crime and the city can’t afford to operate it.
- By Brian Hofer and the Oakland Privacy Working Group
- Tags: Guest Essays, Opinion

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