I’m Jonathan Westmoreland, a privacy and civil liberties advocate based in Bend, Oregon.
Signals & Safeguards is a weekly newsletter tracking surveillance, privacy, and cybersecurity developments that public officials and engaged citizens should keep in view. Each issue covers emerging threats, vendor accountability, and the practical safeguards local governments should require before deploying new technology.
Through the Bend Privacy Alliance, I work on local surveillance technology governance — including a Surveillance Technology Accountability Ordinance and Procurement Framework submitted to the Bend City Council. The goal is ensuring that public technology remains accountable to the public it serves.