Privacy Advisory Commission Ordinances and Resolution

Surveillance Technology Ordinance (PDF)

Adopted in May 2018 adds Chapter 9.64 to the Oakland Municipal code. Establishing rules for the City's acquisition and use of surveillance equipment.

Transparency for City Participation with Federal Agencies Ordinance (PDF)

City Council adopted Ordinance No. 13457 in July 2017 adding Chapter 9.72.010 to the OMC to ensure greater transparency.

Sanctuary City Contracting and Investment Ordinance (PDF)

City Council adopted Ordinance No. 13540 in June 2019 prohibiting city contracts or investments in companies contracting with the United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ICE) Or Customs And Border Protection (CBP) To Provide Services Or Goods For Data Collection Or Immigration Detention Facilities.

Privacy Principles (PDF)

City Council adopted Resolution 88071 in March 2020 establishing as City Policy seven privacy principles to assist city departments to develop and implement internal policies that protect the privacy of all Oakland residents, visitors and the public.