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Aurora committee split on bill banning government purchase of personal data; staff recommends oppose
Summary
Staff recommended opposition to a bill that would bar government purchase of personal data from third parties, saying it would remove investigative tools (including vendor‑retained ALPR data) and create unintended public‑safety harms; Vice Chair Jackson supported the bill and the committee recorded multiple positions to send to City Council.
City staff recommended the Pfizer committee take an 'oppose' position on a state bill that would prevent government entities from purchasing or otherwise obtaining personal data from third‑party vendors, arguing the prohibition would unduly restrict law‑enforcement and public‑safety functions.
Staff explained that the bill contains exemptions for warrants, subpoenas and individual consent, but also creates a private cause of…
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