AGENDA DATE: 5/7/2025
TITLE:
Title
Website Privacy Policy Update
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request to adopt an updated website privacy policy for County-maintained websites.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Bohdan, Stumpf, Pettitt, Wimbish, Wrabel
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: During a periodic review of the County policies and the state code, it was determined that the internet privacy policy was outdated. The policy has not been updated since 2000.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: Staff from the County Attorney's Office, the Information Technology Department, and the Communications and Public Engagement Office have worked to develop an updated policy (Attachment A) that applies to and will be posted on all County-maintained websites. This updated policy follows state law and best practices for privacy policies.
Virginia Code ? 2.2-3803, part of the Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act, requires local governments to develop an Internet privacy policy that includes what information is collected, whether any information will be collected automatically, whether and for what purpose the website uses "cookies," and how the collected information is being used or will be used. The updated policy more explicitly and clearly addresses those requirements.
The policy is written for community understanding and supports current internet practices.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommend the Board adopt the attached resolution (Attachment B) to approve the proposed internet privacy policy (Attachment A).
ATTACHMENTS:
Att. A - Albemarle County Internet Priv...
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