Advocacy documents, explainers, and action guides produced in connection with Bend Privacy Alliance work. Each document is designed for public distribution — share freely. Current opportunities to act are listed first; explainers and reference material don’t expire; past meeting guides are kept below for the record.
Current
Surveillance in Our Community — August 19, 2026
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.
Federal Legislation — Ongoing
- HR 2853 Action Guide — H.R. 2853 passed the House May 12, 2026, and is now before the Senate. This guide targets Oregon’s senators directly.
Explainers & Reference Material
Age Verification & Youth Online Safety
- OS Age Verification, Explained: What Oregonians Should Know
- Four Bills, One Label: What People Mean by “Age Verification”
- Already on the Books: What Oregon Already Does to Protect Kids Online
- Under the Hood: How OS Age Signals Actually Work
Action Guide Archive — Past Meetings
Kept for the record. These guides were written for meetings that have already occurred and are no longer actionable.
Surveillance Oversight — June 3, 2026 Council Meeting
- Axon & Police Accountability — Action Guide
- What to Know Before You Go — June 3 Meeting Guide
- Central Oregon — June 3 Action Guide