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#public-records-act
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 hours ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
Law
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Lawsuit challenges San Jose's public records practices - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces legal action for repeatedly violating the California Public Records Act regarding public records requests.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 hours ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
Law
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Lawsuit challenges San Jose's public records practices - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces legal action for repeatedly violating the California Public Records Act regarding public records requests.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
9 hours ago

The Tech Lab's New Programmatic Governance Council Is So Over All The Ad Tech Drama | AdExchanger

IAB Tech Lab formed the Programmatic Governance Council to address transparency issues in the $200 billion programmatic ad market.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
18 hours ago

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.
fromStreetsblog New York City
18 hours ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
Media industry
fromwww.bloomberg.com
2 hours ago

FTC Drops Ad Boycott Data Demands Made to Media Matters, Others

The FTC withdrew document demands from groups tracking online misinformation after settling antitrust claims against major advertisers.
fromEntrepreneur
5 hours ago

This Anonymous Posting Strategy Helped Him Build a Big Following - and Led to Investors and Partners Finding Him First

"I felt like that pseudonym gave me some freedom, like some permission to just be my authentic self."
Social media marketing
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
1 hour ago

We translated the Palantir manifesto for actual human beings

Palantir's CEO Alex Karp emphasizes Silicon Valley's moral obligation to national defense and critiques the limitations of modern technology.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Florida Democrats Condemn Corruption' After Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being indicted for embezzling COVID-19 funds, facing serious legal charges and potential prison time.
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Antioch police launches Flock Camera Transparency Portal, allowing public to access data

Antioch Police Department utilizes Flock cameras to solve felony cases and enhance transparency through a new public portal.
#data-centers
US politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Don't debate digital ID, trial it - the Isle of Wight could settle the argument | Computer Weekly

Digital identity can modernize public services, but requires real-world testing to avoid past failures and ensure effectiveness.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 day ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Ford government wants to skip public hearings on FOI rule change | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government plans to bypass public hearings for a budget bill that limits access to his cellphone records.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

What each party is promising in the Westminster council election

Westminster City Council elections on May 7 will likely be a close contest between Conservatives and Labour, with multiple parties fielding candidates.
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

OMB's examination of Mythos is 'not giving access to anything to agencies,' official says

OMB is not giving access to anything to agencies, according to a spokesperson, despite the administration's interest in the powerful Mythos AI model that identifies digital vulnerabilities.
Washington DC
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Toronto tenants launch new citywide union amid ongoing rent crisis and affordability concerns | CBC News

Toronto renters are launching a citywide tenants union to improve living conditions and address rising rental costs.
DevOps
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Democratized Software, Democratized Risk: Who's Accountable When Everyone Codes?

AI-driven coding tools enable non-technical teams to create software, but they introduce vulnerabilities and require clear ownership and governance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Mamdani's DOI pick wins Council approval after questions over independence | amNewYork

City Council approved Nadia Shihata as head of the Department of Investigation despite concerns over her independence from Mayor Mamdani.
#agentic-ai
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Local governments could deploy AI for good. Here's how

Agentic AI can transform city governance by automating routine tasks, improving service efficiency, and enabling proactive infrastructure maintenance while maintaining accountability through ambitious local leadership.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Local governments could deploy AI for good. Here's how

Agentic AI can transform city governance by automating routine tasks, improving service efficiency, and enabling proactive infrastructure maintenance while maintaining accountability through ambitious local leadership.
Education
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

City Council requests 5 years' worth of BPD body camera footage

Boston City Council requests five years of body camera footage from police incidents to increase transparency after a fatal shooting.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
5 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Indian government investigating TCS after police sting

Reports indicate that an initial inquiry, triggered by a complaint relating to religious practices, has brought to light disturbing allegations involving sexual harassment, rape, and attempts at forced religious conversion of female employees by certain individuals in supervisory roles.
Women in technology
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
2 hours ago

OMB seeks details from agencies on their commercial buying, or lack thereof

Agencies must report non-commercial contract awards to comply with Trump's executive order prioritizing commercial acquisitions.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

NYC government has nearly 14,000 job vacancies. Is City Hall better off not filling them amid a budget crisis? | amNewYork

City Council and City Hall are addressing a $5.4 billion budget shortfall with creative solutions and proposed tax measures.
Social justice
fromComputerworld
6 days ago

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
13 hours ago

Video: Opinion | Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores?

A.I. executives are funding efforts to defeat Alex Bores due to his regulatory stance on technology and AI.
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 day ago

As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void - Poynter

Student journalists at Franklin College cover the Indiana General Assembly, gaining real-world experience and filling gaps in legislative coverage.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The UK's radical Preston model' faces an uncertain future with local elections looming | Andy Beckett

Labour councils face uncertain futures as local elections approach amid low national support and fears of a significant loss in power.
#ai
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Environment

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

fromIndependent
5 days ago
Education

This Working Life with Gavin Mendel-Gleason: 'We try to make it easier for normal people to file applications for grants'

Environment
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

Growing public anger over data centers' environmental impact and resource consumption is prompting calls for moratoriums on new constructions.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Education
fromIndependent
5 days ago

This Working Life with Gavin Mendel-Gleason: 'We try to make it easier for normal people to file applications for grants'

Scidonia.ai simplifies the grant application process using AI technology.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
#elections
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

East San Jose school district changes how its leaders are elected - San Jose Spotlight

Alum Rock Union School District is transitioning to trustee-area elections for board members to enhance local representation.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

East San Jose school district changes how its leaders are elected - San Jose Spotlight

Alum Rock Union School District is transitioning to trustee-area elections for board members to enhance local representation.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Eric Adams' zombie effort to change NYC Charter roars to life with first public hearing

Public input is welcomed as the commission seeks to modernize city government and enhance democratic involvement.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs

"This administration has ground fair housing enforcement to a halt. Worse, they're picking and choosing which protected classes count."
US news
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NY Inspector General says she's working to bring the public into government integrity as Trump erodes public trust | amNewYork

The New York inspector general's office aims to enhance public trust through transparency and integrity in government operations.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand shameful' Palantir NHS contract be scrapped

MPs demand the government terminate its NHS contract with Palantir due to concerns over trust and the company's political affiliations.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 days ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
#green-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

Both the Green Party and Reform UK face pressure to sever ties with candidates who made racist and offensive online posts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

Both the Green Party and Reform UK face pressure to sever ties with candidates who made racist and offensive online posts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Privacy professionals
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Another lawsuit targets San Jose's license plate cameras - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents filed a federal lawsuit against the city's automated license plate reader program, claiming it violates Fourth Amendment rights.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Project Glasswing and open source: The good, bad, and ugly

Project Glasswing aims to enhance open source software security with $100 million and the Mythos AI program to identify vulnerabilities.
fromInvestigative Post
2 weeks ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario wants to change its FOI rules to keep some records secret. Here's what you need to know | CBC News

Ontario proposes exempting the premier, cabinet ministers, and parliamentary assistants from freedom-of-information laws, retroactively eliminating existing requests and reducing government accountability.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Mamdani pledged a 'culture of transparency.' But he's not ready to hand over these gov't records.

Mayor Mamdani promised transparency and accountability but delayed releasing AI program records, citing FOIL request backlogs similar to his predecessor's approach.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Advancing Europe's public agenda through Open Source Software Foundations

Digital products & services shape almost every sector of modern life. They have become an important backbone of the world's economy and society. The balance of our digital economy depends on a delicate interplay between tech companies, startups, software developers, foundations, and other stakeholders - many of which have partly become autonomous in recent years.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Fight over gate raises questions of government service

The spat over 1,000 feet of Morrison Canyon Road reflects a question that applies at all levels of government: Do elected officials serve voters broadly or a few wealthy donors? The current issue is whether Fremont controls the road that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors ceded to Christopher George, who has now blocked access with a gate. But it is part of a longer battle that has included the board considering George's request for the land after his company
East Bay real estate
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Win Big With Public-Sector Partners

Understanding the difference in purpose Unlike private businesses, which exist to make a profit, public institutions are designed to create impact - especially social and economic outcomes that benefit everyone, not just paying customers. A public agency doesn't measure its success in revenue or margins, but in how much it improves lives, builds equity and maintains public trust. This doesn't mean budgets and spending don't matter - they absolutely do - but money is not the goal. It's the tool.
World politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Fight over gate raises questions of government service

The current issue is whether Fremont controls the road that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors ceded to Christopher George, who has now blocked access with a gate. But it is part of a longer battle that has included the board considering George's request for the land after his company donated $10,000 to Supervisor David Haubert's campaign. The board granted his request ostensibly to save maintenance costs, but at the expense of constituents who have used that section of road recreationally for decades.
US politics
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 months ago

Balancing Transparency and Timeliness in Organizational Decision-Making | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Dear Transparency-Committed Reader, You're not alone. So many of us want decision-making to reflect our collective values (like transparency, care, and shared power), but it's hard to actually put those values into practice. That gap between what we believe and how we decide can be frustrating. And getting stuck in the process is a common concern I hear from groups. I am happy to share, though, that decision-making doesn't have to be a nightmare.
Fundraising
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Charter Reform Commission, L.A. City Council look to impose transparency rules

Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance requiring Charter Reform Commission members to disclose private communications with elected officials and staff to boost transparency.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Follow the money in San Jose's City Council races - San Jose Spotlight

“I'm honored to have received support from so many of my neighbors,” Altwer told San José Spotlight.
US politics
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