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Read. Follow. Verify.Appointment of Isaac Cheng to the Privacy Advisory Commission
Record date · October 7, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The Oakland City Council has passed a resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Isaac Cheng to serve on the city's .
This appointment determines the composition of the commission responsible for advising the city on privacy policies and the oversight of surveillance technology.
Who It Affects
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Isaac Cheng
He is appointed to serve as a member of the Privacy Advisory Commission.
Oakland residents
Residents are subject to the privacy and surveillance policies reviewed by the commission on which the appointee will serve.
Key Facts
- The City Council passed a resolution confirming the appointment of Isaac Cheng to the Privacy Advisory Commission.
- The resolution was introduced on September 22, 2025.
- The appointment was processed under file number 26-0086.
- The action occurred during a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.
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