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Public commenter warns commission about cumulative effects of digital surveillance on health
Summary
A member of the public told the Health Commission that overlapping digital surveillance systems increase anxiety and may contribute to substance use; the speaker urged city departments to coordinate and reduce "noise pollution" in data collection.
During the general public comment period, a speaker identified as Chris Klein addressed the Health Commission with concerns about multiple forms of digital surveillance and their potential public‑health effects.
Klein described a broad set of digital activities — which he called "surveillance" — including health surveillance, probation and parole monitoring, research…
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