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Evanston committee renews Virtru encrypted-email subscription after questions about public-facing policy
Summary
The Evanston Administration & Public Works Committee on April 13 approved resolution 45R-26 to renew a Virtru encrypted-email subscription. Chair Claire Kelly asked for a public-facing explanation of when encrypted email is used and how expiration/deletion settings affect access; the city CISO said internal policies cover use and Virtru messages can expire while the city archive retains records.
The Evanston Administration & Public Works Committee approved a single-source renewal with Virtru Incorporated for encrypted email services, voting in favor of resolution 45R-26 on Monday, April 13.
Council Member Claire Kelly, who chaired the meeting, said she had pulled the item for public explanation and asked whether the city had “a policy that describes the limited use of encrypted emails,” adding that a public-facing description would help residents understand when the service is…
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