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Appointment of Sudip Ray to the Privacy Advisory Commission

Original title: Subject: Appointment To The Privacy Advisory Commission From: Office Of The Mayor Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of Sudip Ray To The Privacy Advisory Commission

Record date · June 2, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Oakland City Council has officially confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Sudip Ray to serve on the city's Privacy Advisory Commission. This resolution formalizes the appointment under file number 26-0736.

Why it matters

Sudip Ray will now participate in the Privacy Advisory Commission's oversight of city surveillance technology and data privacy policies, which directly impacts how the city manages resident data.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Sudip Ray

He is appointed to serve as a member of the Privacy Advisory Commission.

Indirectly affected

Oakland Residents

Residents are subject to the privacy and surveillance policies reviewed by the commission on which the appointee now serves.

Key Facts

  • The Oakland City Council passed a resolution confirming the appointment of Sudip Ray to the Privacy Advisory Commission.
  • The appointment was filed under number 26-0736.
  • The resolution was introduced on May 19, 2026.
  • The action was taken during a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Privacy Advisory Commission do?
The commission is responsible for advising the city on matters related to privacy and surveillance technology.
Is this appointment final?
Yes, the resolution status is listed as 'Passed'.

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Connected Entities

Oakland, Sudip Ray, Privacy Advisory Commission and 1 more
locationOakland“The city where the commission operates”Map →
PersonSudip Ray“Appointee to the Privacy Advisory Commission”Map →
OrganizationPrivacy Advisory Commission“The commission to which the appointee is assigned”Map →
OrganizationOffice of the Mayor“The office that initiated the appointment”Map →

Sources

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