Create Special Inspector to Investigate City Cybersecurity Breaches
In committee as of Mar 31, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would create a new position within the city's investigation department specifically to handle cybersecurity issues. The special inspector would investigate when city agencies get hacked or have data breaches, make sure the city follows proper notification rules, and report annually to the mayor and city council on cyber incidents.
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Details
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Oversight and Investigations
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (4)
Official Description
This bill would require the commissioner of the department of investigation to appoint a special inspector of cybersecurity with the power and duties to investigate any city agency security breaches; assist and ensure compliance with security breach notification requirements; refer cyberattacks or incidents of a security breach to law enforcement agencies, and submit to the mayor and speaker of the council an annual report on cyberattacks or incidents of a data breach.