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WATEC director supports privacy exemption for centralized state portal; open-government groups warn of overbroad language
Summary
Washington Technology Solutions (WATEC) Director Bill Keeho backed HB 2491 to exempt personal data submitted to a unified portal from public disclosure; open-government advocates and journalists warned the bill's broad wording could sweep in governance records and retention policies.
Bill Keeho, Washington Technology Solutions director and state chief information officer, testified in support of House Bill 2491, saying the measure would protect personal information submitted to the proposed unified portal (wa.gov) and improve customer experience while routing requests appropriately to the relevant agencies. "The intent is to enhance the…
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