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This bill modifies the duties and reporting requirements for the office of privacy and data protection, a state agency tasked with being a central point of contact for state agencies on data privacy and protection policies. Key changes include expanding the office's involvement in reviewing major state agency projects to specifically include those using artificial intelligence, and revising the performance measures the office must report on to the legislature every four years. The new performance measures will focus on improvements in privacy and data protection policies and practices by state and local governments, the office's coordination with experts, public engagement and assistance provided, participant feedback on trainings, technical assistance requests, staff continuing education in emerging technologies, and the number of privacy analyses and assessments completed. The bill also removes outdated reporting requirements related to telecommunications capability and access equity.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2606&Year=2025&Initiative=false