Upcoming Event — Bend Privacy Alliance
Surveillance in Our Community
A community conversation on what local technology collects, who has access, and why oversight matters — held during the ALPR National Week of Action.
Wednesday, August 19 • 5:00–7:00 PM • Central Library, 61956 SE Santorini St, Bend, OR 97702
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Jonathan Westmoreland writes on privacy, surveillance accountability, and civil liberties in Central Oregon and beyond, and leads the Bend Privacy Alliance, a civic organization working on local surveillance technology governance.
Signals & Safeguards is a newsletter tracking surveillance technology, cybersecurity, and the safeguards public officials should keep in view. The Bend Privacy Alliance’s work includes the Bend Surveillance Oversight Series, a source-documented research archive, and policy proposals submitted to the Bend City Council.
Start with the Local Surveillance series, browse the research archive, see how to get involved, or read the latest newsletter issue.
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