County IT recommends stronger data-privacy and AI contract standards; board backs work plan

Aug 11, 2026

CIO Eric Chatham proposed reviewing contract safeguards, adding consistent data-privacy and AI exhibits, and creating a countywide data-privacy and AI governance framework; the board supported moving forward and staff will return with formal updates.

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County IT and the CAO’s office presented a preliminary response to a board referral asking staff to strengthen contract protections for county-held data, including limits on unauthorized secondary uses and protections for personally identifiable information.

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