Ada Council Approves MFA for City Email Logins; $3/Email/Month Fee
Ada’s July 6 packet says the council voted to add a second authentication factor to city email sign-ins, with an added $3 per email account per month.
Technology
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FTC opens comment period on AI accuracy proposal
United States Evening Federal Agency Decisions – The FTC is seeking comments on a proposed policy statement that says undisclosed output distortion in AI systems could be deceptive under Section 5. ([ftc.gov](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/07/ftc-seeks-public-comment-policy-statement-addressing-ai-accuracy))
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White House sets October deadline for post-quantum cryptography plans
United States White House and Federal Power Watch – OMB’s June 24 memo gives agencies 120 days to submit PQC migration plans, while 2030, 2031 and 2035 milestones are now on the clock.
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San Diego Unified limits YouTube and gaming on student devices
San Diego CA – San Diego Unified approved new student-device limits that start Aug. 10, including blocking YouTube and gaming on 1:1 devices and removing TK computer carts.
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ATF ends phone-tracking pilot after bipartisan scrutiny
United States National Accountability Fast Follow – ATF ended its Webloc pilot after bipartisan scrutiny over warrantless access to commercial location data.
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Virginia Beach school board tightens Chromebook rules for 2026-27
Virginia Beach VA – The School Board’s June 26 vote set new grade-by-grade Chromebook limits for the 2026-27 school year.
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FTC files proposed Kochava order limiting sale of sensitive location data
United States Technology Privacy and Federal Regulation – The FTC filed a proposed June 26 order in Kochava that would sharply limit sales of sensitive location data, but the case is still pending until a judge signs off.
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Oshkosh forms camera review commission after ending Flock contract
Oshkosh WI – The council ended its Flock Safety deal, and police are now seeking a replacement vendor while a new commission reviews safeguards.
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Oshkosh weighs next step on license plate readers after Flock fallout
Oshkosh, WI is weighing what comes after Flock license plate readers, with police discussing an advisory committee before any new vendor decision.
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Seattle council vote today could put a one-year pause on new data centers
Seattle City Council is set to vote June 9 on CB 121214, a proposed one-year pause on new and expanded large-scale data centers while the city studies impacts.
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Chandler council delays Flock camera vote, pushing privacy fight into July
Chandler delayed a Flock Safety vote until mid-July, keeping its license-plate reader cameras in place while privacy concerns stay in play.