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Councilors press for citywide data policy as Genoptic revocable-permission item is discussed
Summary
City staff sought a revocable permission for Genoptic to install equipment for school-zone enforcement while councilors raised questions about who can access the data, whether third parties or federal agencies could obtain it, and asked for a global data‑sharing policy before approving related items.
Connor Muldoon, the city’s chief operating officer, briefed the Common Council on a revocable permission that would regulate Genoptic’s installation and operations for the school‑zone traffic enforcement program, including liability protections during construction and cost‑sharing for damaged equipment.
Several councilors raised concerns about data custody and third‑party access to footage and enforcement data, asking whether other government agencies — including federal entities — could obtain information held by the vendor. One councilor asked explicitly whether the city would act as an agent for federal immigration…
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