Washington Privacy Organizers
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It's time for strong privacy protections in Washington state! Washington Privacy Organizers is a resource for privacy advocates in the Pacific northwest. Posts by @jdp23
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Greetings to the fediverse!
Washington Privacy Organizers is a resource for privacy advocates, activists, and organizers here in "the other Washington". The state legislature is currently working on some exciting privacy bills. Over the next few months there's also likely to be activity in […]
Washington Privacy Organizers is a resource for privacy advocates, activists, and organizers here in "the other Washington". The state legislature is currently working on some exciting privacy bills. Over the next few months there's also likely to be activity in […]
SB 6002, the Driver Privacy Act regulating Flock and other ALPRs, passed the Senate yesterday -- the vote was 40-9. Here's some media coverage
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/senate-vote-regulations-license-plate-reader-cameras/281-0c1dbe26-ed85-4a33-8410-7ce436e3f11f
We'e going to […]
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/senate-vote-regulations-license-plate-reader-cameras/281-0c1dbe26-ed85-4a33-8410-7ce436e3f11f
We'e going to […]
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pnw.zone
February 5, 2026 at 6:08 PM
SB 6002, the Driver Privacy Act regulating Flock and other ALPRs, passed the Senate yesterday -- the vote was 40-9. Here's some media coverage
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/senate-vote-regulations-license-plate-reader-cameras/281-0c1dbe26-ed85-4a33-8410-7ce436e3f11f
We'e going to […]
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/senate-vote-regulations-license-plate-reader-cameras/281-0c1dbe26-ed85-4a33-8410-7ce436e3f11f
We'e going to […]
RE: https://pnw.zone/@waprivacy/116008101665292377
Well foo. Neither of these bills had an exec action today, so both are dead for the session. Legislative activism is hard. Oh well.
Nevertheless, thanks to everybody who took action,. I talked to the sponsor of one of these bills and she […]
Well foo. Neither of these bills had an exec action today, so both are dead for the session. Legislative activism is hard. Oh well.
Nevertheless, thanks to everybody who took action,. I talked to the sponsor of one of these bills and she […]
February 5, 2026 at 7:33 AM
RE: https://pnw.zone/@waprivacy/116008101665292377
Well foo. Neither of these bills had an exec action today, so both are dead for the session. Legislative activism is hard. Oh well.
Nevertheless, thanks to everybody who took action,. I talked to the sponsor of one of these bills and she […]
Well foo. Neither of these bills had an exec action today, so both are dead for the session. Legislative activism is hard. Oh well.
Nevertheless, thanks to everybody who took action,. I talked to the sponsor of one of these bills and she […]
Here's actions on a couple of AI bills in Washington. (1/N)
"Policy cutoff" in #waleg is tomorrow,, and if bills don't make it through their first committee they're dead for the session!
- SB 6312 prohibits "surveillance pricing"
- HB 2599 prohibits AI Chatbots from claiming to provide […]
"Policy cutoff" in #waleg is tomorrow,, and if bills don't make it through their first committee they're dead for the session!
- SB 6312 prohibits "surveillance pricing"
- HB 2599 prohibits AI Chatbots from claiming to provide […]
February 3, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Here's actions on a couple of AI bills in Washington. (1/N)
"Policy cutoff" in #waleg is tomorrow,, and if bills don't make it through their first committee they're dead for the session!
- SB 6312 prohibits "surveillance pricing"
- HB 2599 prohibits AI Chatbots from claiming to provide […]
"Policy cutoff" in #waleg is tomorrow,, and if bills don't make it through their first committee they're dead for the session!
- SB 6312 prohibits "surveillance pricing"
- HB 2599 prohibits AI Chatbots from claiming to provide […]
How to use Take Action Network (TAN) actions. (1/N)
Many of the actions we post have links to TAN actions. TAN is a special-purpose social network, optimized for activists in Washington state. TAN gets information from the state legisature's site, and makes it easy for bill trackers to generate […]
Many of the actions we post have links to TAN actions. TAN is a special-purpose social network, optimized for activists in Washington state. TAN gets information from the state legisature's site, and makes it easy for bill trackers to generate […]
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pnw.zone
February 3, 2026 at 6:14 PM
How to use Take Action Network (TAN) actions. (1/N)
Many of the actions we post have links to TAN actions. TAN is a special-purpose social network, optimized for activists in Washington state. TAN gets information from the state legisature's site, and makes it easy for bill trackers to generate […]
Many of the actions we post have links to TAN actions. TAN is a special-purpose social network, optimized for activists in Washington state. TAN gets information from the state legisature's site, and makes it easy for bill trackers to generate […]
It's a really tricky situation in legislative activism: when a bill isn't strong enough, at what point to start to actively oppose it and try to kill it?
At the previous HB 1834 hearing, we weren't hoping for an amendment that removed the age verification requirement. So we encouraged people to […]
At the previous HB 1834 hearing, we weren't hoping for an amendment that removed the age verification requirement. So we encouraged people to […]
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pnw.zone
February 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM
It's a really tricky situation in legislative activism: when a bill isn't strong enough, at what point to start to actively oppose it and try to kill it?
At the previous HB 1834 hearing, we weren't hoping for an amendment that removed the age verification requirement. So we encouraged people to […]
At the previous HB 1834 hearing, we weren't hoping for an amendment that removed the age verification requirement. So we encouraged people to […]
[#waleg: three actions for people in Washington state]
Today is a great time to take action on some key bills!
- HB 1834, an age verification bill, has a committee vote ***this afternoon***. We OPPOSE this bill.
- SB 6002, regulating Flock, is on the Senate floor calendar. We don't know juts […]
Today is a great time to take action on some key bills!
- HB 1834, an age verification bill, has a committee vote ***this afternoon***. We OPPOSE this bill.
- SB 6002, regulating Flock, is on the Senate floor calendar. We don't know juts […]
Original post on pnw.zone
pnw.zone
February 2, 2026 at 4:58 PM
[#waleg: three actions for people in Washington state]
Today is a great time to take action on some key bills!
- HB 1834, an age verification bill, has a committee vote ***this afternoon***. We OPPOSE this bill.
- SB 6002, regulating Flock, is on the Senate floor calendar. We don't know juts […]
Today is a great time to take action on some key bills!
- HB 1834, an age verification bill, has a committee vote ***this afternoon***. We OPPOSE this bill.
- SB 6002, regulating Flock, is on the Senate floor calendar. We don't know juts […]
Two actions to regulate AI in Washington state! (1/N)
#waleg is considering a lot of interesting AI-related bills. Here's a look at 5 of them from Taylor Soper earlier this month (although that's on the tip of the iceberg) […]
#waleg is considering a lot of interesting AI-related bills. Here's a look at 5 of them from Taylor Soper earlier this month (although that's on the tip of the iceberg) […]
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pnw.zone
January 26, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Two actions to regulate AI in Washington state! (1/N)
#waleg is considering a lot of interesting AI-related bills. Here's a look at 5 of them from Taylor Soper earlier this month (although that's on the tip of the iceberg) […]
#waleg is considering a lot of interesting AI-related bills. Here's a look at 5 of them from Taylor Soper earlier this month (although that's on the tip of the iceberg) […]
#waleg HB 2112: Take action on age verification: in Washington state
If you're a Washington resident, tell your legislators not to follow Texas' lead!
https://www.takeaction.network/xactions/46385 is an action with a suggested script, talking points you can use if you want to if you want to […]
If you're a Washington resident, tell your legislators not to follow Texas' lead!
https://www.takeaction.network/xactions/46385 is an action with a suggested script, talking points you can use if you want to if you want to […]
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pnw.zone
January 25, 2026 at 5:15 AM
#waleg HB 2112: Take action on age verification: in Washington state
If you're a Washington resident, tell your legislators not to follow Texas' lead!
https://www.takeaction.network/xactions/46385 is an action with a suggested script, talking points you can use if you want to if you want to […]
If you're a Washington resident, tell your legislators not to follow Texas' lead!
https://www.takeaction.network/xactions/46385 is an action with a suggested script, talking points you can use if you want to if you want to […]
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#waleg update on Flock and ALPR regulation: (1/N)
Unfortunately, the Law & Justice committee approved really horrible amended version of SB 6002, the Driver Privacy Act. There will still be other chances to strengthen it, but this is a big setback -- especially since it was already too weak […]
Unfortunately, the Law & Justice committee approved really horrible amended version of SB 6002, the Driver Privacy Act. There will still be other chances to strengthen it, but this is a big setback -- especially since it was already too weak […]
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pnw.zone
January 23, 2026 at 7:41 PM
#waleg update on Flock and ALPR regulation: (1/N)
Unfortunately, the Law & Justice committee approved really horrible amended version of SB 6002, the Driver Privacy Act. There will still be other chances to strengthen it, but this is a big setback -- especially since it was already too weak […]
Unfortunately, the Law & Justice committee approved really horrible amended version of SB 6002, the Driver Privacy Act. There will still be other chances to strengthen it, but this is a big setback -- especially since it was already too weak […]
#waleg update on Flock and ALPR regulation: (1/N)
Unfortunately, the Law & Justice committee approved really horrible amended version of SB 6002, the Driver Privacy Act. There will still be other chances to strengthen it, but this is a big setback -- especially since it was already too weak […]
Unfortunately, the Law & Justice committee approved really horrible amended version of SB 6002, the Driver Privacy Act. There will still be other chances to strengthen it, but this is a big setback -- especially since it was already too weak […]
Original post on pnw.zone
pnw.zone
January 23, 2026 at 7:41 PM
#waleg update on Flock and ALPR regulation: (1/N)
Unfortunately, the Law & Justice committee approved really horrible amended version of SB 6002, the Driver Privacy Act. There will still be other chances to strengthen it, but this is a big setback -- especially since it was already too weak […]
Unfortunately, the Law & Justice committee approved really horrible amended version of SB 6002, the Driver Privacy Act. There will still be other chances to strengthen it, but this is a big setback -- especially since it was already too weak […]
🚨🚨🚨 Urgent! A Washington Senate committee might vote on a horrible amendment tomorrow morning to the bill regulating Flock! 🚨🚨🚨
Among other things, this amendment increases retention time from 3 days to 21 ... why not just give the data to ICE and CPB?
If you're a WA resident, please contact […]
Among other things, this amendment increases retention time from 3 days to 21 ... why not just give the data to ICE and CPB?
If you're a WA resident, please contact […]
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pnw.zone
January 22, 2026 at 6:46 AM
🚨🚨🚨 Urgent! A Washington Senate committee might vote on a horrible amendment tomorrow morning to the bill regulating Flock! 🚨🚨🚨
Among other things, this amendment increases retention time from 3 days to 21 ... why not just give the data to ICE and CPB?
If you're a WA resident, please contact […]
Among other things, this amendment increases retention time from 3 days to 21 ... why not just give the data to ICE and CPB?
If you're a WA resident, please contact […]
The Washington legislature has hearings today on the Driver Privacy Act, regulating Flock and other ALPRs (licence plate readers).
The Senate Law & Justice hearing starts at 8:00, but there are several bills before SB 6002, and some of them have a lot of testifiers. #waleg […]
The Senate Law & Justice hearing starts at 8:00, but there are several bills before SB 6002, and some of them have a lot of testifiers. #waleg […]
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pnw.zone
January 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The Washington legislature has hearings today on the Driver Privacy Act, regulating Flock and other ALPRs (licence plate readers).
The Senate Law & Justice hearing starts at 8:00, but there are several bills before SB 6002, and some of them have a lot of testifiers. #waleg […]
The Senate Law & Justice hearing starts at 8:00, but there are several bills before SB 6002, and some of them have a lot of testifiers. #waleg […]
Take Action!
The Washington legislature has two hearings on Tuesday on the Driver Privacy Act, which regulates Flock and other ALPRs (licence plate readers).
WA residents please sign in and note your position, and provide written testimony - asking them to strengthen the bill.
A pair of […]
The Washington legislature has two hearings on Tuesday on the Driver Privacy Act, which regulates Flock and other ALPRs (licence plate readers).
WA residents please sign in and note your position, and provide written testimony - asking them to strengthen the bill.
A pair of […]
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pnw.zone
January 18, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Take Action!
The Washington legislature has two hearings on Tuesday on the Driver Privacy Act, which regulates Flock and other ALPRs (licence plate readers).
WA residents please sign in and note your position, and provide written testimony - asking them to strengthen the bill.
A pair of […]
The Washington legislature has two hearings on Tuesday on the Driver Privacy Act, which regulates Flock and other ALPRs (licence plate readers).
WA residents please sign in and note your position, and provide written testimony - asking them to strengthen the bill.
A pair of […]
The Washington state legislative session starts Monday, so it's a good time to start paying attention to the #waleg hashtag!
We're tracking several privacy and tech justice bills, including HR 2112 - age verification legislation, somewhat similar to KOSA - which has a hearing next Friday […]
We're tracking several privacy and tech justice bills, including HR 2112 - age verification legislation, somewhat similar to KOSA - which has a hearing next Friday […]
Original post on pnw.zone
pnw.zone
January 8, 2026 at 9:57 PM
The Washington state legislative session starts Monday, so it's a good time to start paying attention to the #waleg hashtag!
We're tracking several privacy and tech justice bills, including HR 2112 - age verification legislation, somewhat similar to KOSA - which has a hearing next Friday […]
We're tracking several privacy and tech justice bills, including HR 2112 - age verification legislation, somewhat similar to KOSA - which has a hearing next Friday […]
Reposted by Washington Privacy Organizers
Washington state Department of LIcensing is sharing drivers' private data with ICE
That's bad!
> "KING 5 investigation has uncovered that a state agency, the Department of Licensing (DOL), is providing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other Homeland Security departments with […]
That's bad!
> "KING 5 investigation has uncovered that a state agency, the Department of Licensing (DOL), is providing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other Homeland Security departments with […]
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infosec.exchange
July 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Washington state Department of LIcensing is sharing drivers' private data with ICE
That's bad!
> "KING 5 investigation has uncovered that a state agency, the Department of Licensing (DOL), is providing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other Homeland Security departments with […]
That's bad!
> "KING 5 investigation has uncovered that a state agency, the Department of Licensing (DOL), is providing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other Homeland Security departments with […]
TAKE ACTION: if you're a Washington state resident, sign in CON on ESWESHB 1423 to say no to harmful surveillance technologies! (1/4)
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=Senate&mId=33235&aId=166665&caId=26757&tId=3
ESHB 1423 is a harmful bill that […]
[Original post on pnw.zone]
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=Senate&mId=33235&aId=166665&caId=26757&tId=3
ESHB 1423 is a harmful bill that […]
[Original post on pnw.zone]
March 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
TAKE ACTION: if you're a Washington state resident, sign in CON on ESWESHB 1423 to say no to harmful surveillance technologies! (1/4)
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=Senate&mId=33235&aId=166665&caId=26757&tId=3
ESHB 1423 is a harmful bill that […]
[Original post on pnw.zone]
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=Senate&mId=33235&aId=166665&caId=26757&tId=3
ESHB 1423 is a harmful bill that […]
[Original post on pnw.zone]
Washing Privacy Legislation update: not good, unfortunately (1/3)
Friday February 28 was the “fiscal cutoff”: any bills in the House not approved by the Appropriations committee are dead for the session. Alas, Appropriations never called a hearing or scheduled a vote on either HB 1671 (the […]
Friday February 28 was the “fiscal cutoff”: any bills in the House not approved by the Appropriations committee are dead for the session. Alas, Appropriations never called a hearing or scheduled a vote on either HB 1671 (the […]
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pnw.zone
March 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Washing Privacy Legislation update: not good, unfortunately (1/3)
Friday February 28 was the “fiscal cutoff”: any bills in the House not approved by the Appropriations committee are dead for the session. Alas, Appropriations never called a hearing or scheduled a vote on either HB 1671 (the […]
Friday February 28 was the “fiscal cutoff”: any bills in the House not approved by the Appropriations committee are dead for the session. Alas, Appropriations never called a hearing or scheduled a vote on either HB 1671 (the […]
Reposted by Washington Privacy Organizers
TAKE ACTION Oppose age verification in Washington state -
If you're a Washington resident, sign in OTHER or CON to the SB 5708 hearing by 12:30 pm Wednesday February 26.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=senate&mId=32889&aId=164992&caId=26200&tId=3
(OTHER means you want the […]
If you're a Washington resident, sign in OTHER or CON to the SB 5708 hearing by 12:30 pm Wednesday February 26.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=senate&mId=32889&aId=164992&caId=26200&tId=3
(OTHER means you want the […]
Original post on pnw.zone
pnw.zone
February 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM
TAKE ACTION Oppose age verification in Washington state -
If you're a Washington resident, sign in OTHER or CON to the SB 5708 hearing by 12:30 pm Wednesday February 26.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=senate&mId=32889&aId=164992&caId=26200&tId=3
(OTHER means you want the […]
If you're a Washington resident, sign in OTHER or CON to the SB 5708 hearing by 12:30 pm Wednesday February 26.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=senate&mId=32889&aId=164992&caId=26200&tId=3
(OTHER means you want the […]
TAKE ACTION Oppose age verification in Washington state -
If you're a Washington resident, sign in OTHER or CON to the SB 5708 hearing by 12:30 pm Wednesday February 26.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=senate&mId=32889&aId=164992&caId=26200&tId=3
(OTHER means you want the […]
If you're a Washington resident, sign in OTHER or CON to the SB 5708 hearing by 12:30 pm Wednesday February 26.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=senate&mId=32889&aId=164992&caId=26200&tId=3
(OTHER means you want the […]
Original post on pnw.zone
pnw.zone
February 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM
TAKE ACTION Oppose age verification in Washington state -
If you're a Washington resident, sign in OTHER or CON to the SB 5708 hearing by 12:30 pm Wednesday February 26.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=senate&mId=32889&aId=164992&caId=26200&tId=3
(OTHER means you want the […]
If you're a Washington resident, sign in OTHER or CON to the SB 5708 hearing by 12:30 pm Wednesday February 26.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=senate&mId=32889&aId=164992&caId=26200&tId=3
(OTHER means you want the […]
Reposted by Washington Privacy Organizers
TAKE ACTION: Support the People's Privacy Act in Washington state! (2/5)
The People’s Privacy Act protects sensitive data including racial or ethnic origin; religious beliefs; sex life; sexual orientation; status as transgender or nonbinary; union membership' income level or indebtedness […]
The People’s Privacy Act protects sensitive data including racial or ethnic origin; religious beliefs; sex life; sexual orientation; status as transgender or nonbinary; union membership' income level or indebtedness […]
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pnw.zone
February 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
TAKE ACTION: Support the People's Privacy Act in Washington state! (2/5)
The People’s Privacy Act protects sensitive data including racial or ethnic origin; religious beliefs; sex life; sexual orientation; status as transgender or nonbinary; union membership' income level or indebtedness […]
The People’s Privacy Act protects sensitive data including racial or ethnic origin; religious beliefs; sex life; sexual orientation; status as transgender or nonbinary; union membership' income level or indebtedness […]
Reposted by Washington Privacy Organizers
TAKE ACTION: Support the People's Privacy Act in Washington state! (1/5)
The People’s Privacy Act limits how much data companies can collect; prohibits the collection, transfer, and sale of sensitive data without opt-in consent; and bans using kids' and teens' data to target advertising at […]
The People’s Privacy Act limits how much data companies can collect; prohibits the collection, transfer, and sale of sensitive data without opt-in consent; and bans using kids' and teens' data to target advertising at […]
Original post on pnw.zone
pnw.zone
February 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
TAKE ACTION: Support the People's Privacy Act in Washington state! (1/5)
The People’s Privacy Act limits how much data companies can collect; prohibits the collection, transfer, and sale of sensitive data without opt-in consent; and bans using kids' and teens' data to target advertising at […]
The People’s Privacy Act limits how much data companies can collect; prohibits the collection, transfer, and sale of sensitive data without opt-in consent; and bans using kids' and teens' data to target advertising at […]
TAKE ACTION: Support the People's Privacy Act in Washington state! (1/5)
The People’s Privacy Act limits how much data companies can collect; prohibits the collection, transfer, and sale of sensitive data without opt-in consent; and bans using kids' and teens' data to target advertising at […]
The People’s Privacy Act limits how much data companies can collect; prohibits the collection, transfer, and sale of sensitive data without opt-in consent; and bans using kids' and teens' data to target advertising at […]
Original post on pnw.zone
pnw.zone
February 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
TAKE ACTION: Support the People's Privacy Act in Washington state! (1/5)
The People’s Privacy Act limits how much data companies can collect; prohibits the collection, transfer, and sale of sensitive data without opt-in consent; and bans using kids' and teens' data to target advertising at […]
The People’s Privacy Act limits how much data companies can collect; prohibits the collection, transfer, and sale of sensitive data without opt-in consent; and bans using kids' and teens' data to target advertising at […]
Test post, please ignore
February 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Test post, please ignore
Greetings to the fediverse!
Washington Privacy Organizers is a resource for privacy advocates, activists, and organizers here in "the other Washington". The state legislature is currently working on some exciting privacy bills. Over the next few months there's also likely to be activity in […]
Washington Privacy Organizers is a resource for privacy advocates, activists, and organizers here in "the other Washington". The state legislature is currently working on some exciting privacy bills. Over the next few months there's also likely to be activity in […]
Original post on pnw.zone
pnw.zone
February 3, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Greetings to the fediverse!
Washington Privacy Organizers is a resource for privacy advocates, activists, and organizers here in "the other Washington". The state legislature is currently working on some exciting privacy bills. Over the next few months there's also likely to be activity in […]
Washington Privacy Organizers is a resource for privacy advocates, activists, and organizers here in "the other Washington". The state legislature is currently working on some exciting privacy bills. Over the next few months there's also likely to be activity in […]