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Artificial Intelligence Resources
Gov. Jay Inslee signed an executive order on Jan. 30, 2024, to develop guidelines for how the state adopts generative artificial intelligence into its own systems to ensure its ethical and transparent use.
Under Inslee’s order, WaTech, the agency operating the state’s technology and information security services, will work with the governor’s cabinet agencies to submit a report identifying potential generative AI initiatives that could be implemented in state operations. The plan would develop initial guidelines for how the government may procure, use and monitor the use of generative AI … (Read more)
Data Privacy week
Privacy Week helps spread awareness about online privacy and educates people on how to manage their personal information and keep it secure. The celebration culminates with Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28.
Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed Jan. 28 as Data Privacy Day in Washington state. To celebrate and recognize Privacy Week this year WaTech's Office of Data and Privacy Protection (OPDP) is focusing on children’s privacy. OPDP will host interviews with policy makers that will you bring up to speed on the latest discussions around data privacy for children ... (Read more)
OPDP Privacy Certification Training Voucher Application FAQ's
Privacy Threshold Analysis
A Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA) is a questionnaire used to determine if an information technology system contains Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and whether a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is required. Washington state agencies that are required to complete a Security Design Review, must also complete a PTA if the new system or project will be processing PII. The Office of Privacy and Data Protection (OPDP) is available to help answer any questions you may have about the PTA process or completing the PTA form.
- OPDP hosted a webinar on how to complete the PTA form in March 2023(link is external). (See slide deck)
- Example of the PTA form here.
Data Privacy Week 2023
Data Privacy Week (Jan. 22-28) helps spread awareness about online privacy and educates people on how to manage their personal information and keep it secure. The celebration culminates with Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28.
Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed Jan. 28 as Data Privacy Day in Washington state. To celebrate and recognize Privacy Week, the Washington State Office of the Attorney General (AGO) is holding a webinar on Thursday Jan. 26 about its recent Data Privacy Report(link is external). The webinar will review the latest data breach statistics - the AGO received 150 data breach notifications in 2022, the second highest recorded amount since 2016 - as well their recommendations for protecting personal information.
In addition, WaTech's State Office of Privacy and Data Protection (OPDP) is posting three Privacy Minute videos with quick information and tips on how to protect your privacy. OPDP is also hosting a an online Kahoot! data privacy quiz game on Friday, Jan. 27 .... (Read More)