AI Disclosures and Content Provence (HB 1170) webinar:
In case you missed it, the Office of Privacy and Data Protection (OPDP) presented on the impacts of House Bill 1170 which requires public agencies that have an AI system intended to interact with the public to disclose to people that they are interacting with an AI system.
- HB 1170 requires that the disclosure must be:
- Clearly and conspicuously posted;
- Written in plain language; and
- May not use a dark pattern.
- The disclosure may be provided by using a hyperlink to direct a customer to a separate web page.
For more information about the bill and implementation considerations you can watch the webinar and access the slide deck on our website at https://watech.wa.gov/privacy-data-protection/government-agency-resources. The bill takes effect on February 1, 2027.
Training vouchers available for privacy and AI Governance certification training
We are happy to announce that OPDP received a grant under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for 50 vouchers for public employees. We want to strongly encourage our local government partners to apply for the grant as this is an emphasis of the federal grant program.
Who is eligible to apply?
The program is open to ALL public employees in Washington state. This includes state and local government employees. Local government employees are strongly encouraged to apply.
How do I apply?
Complete the OPDP Privacy Certification Voucher Application. Applications due May 22, 2026.
Does the training include the certification exam fee?
Yes. Recipients will receive a voucher for online training, materials, the certification exam fee and the first year of IAPP membership.
For more information about the training, you can access our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) OPDP Privacy Certification Training Voucher Application FAQs or email privacy@watech.wa.gov.
See you next month with more updates!
Katy Ruckle
State Chief Privacy Officer