New York City Council Enters the Anti-Surveillance Fray

On Thursday, June 18, 2020 the New York City Council overwhelmingly approved the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology Act (or “POST Act”) to institute oversight regarding the New York City Police Department’s use of surveillance technologies. The measure, first introduced in February 2018, was approved by a significant enough majority (44-6) to make it veto-proof and ensure that it will become law.

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