Santa Cruz County AI Policy
County of Santa Cruz Artificial Intelligence Use Policy
Santa Cruz County, CA · County of Santa Cruz, AI Policy (Sept. 19, 2023)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- September 19, 2023
- Applies to
- County of Santa Cruz employees and departments
- Enforced by
- County Administrative Office / Information Services
Santa Cruz County adopted one of the earliest county-level AI policies in the US, approved in September 2023 and incorporated into the county's procedures manual. It governs how county employees may use AI (including generative AI), with safeguards for sensitive data and human accountability for outputs.
Who is protected: Santa Cruz County residents
Legal detail
County of Santa Cruz AI policy (approved Sept. 19, 2023), codified in the county Procedures Manual, governs employee use of AI/generative AI tools in county operations.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Santa Cruz County, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | September 19, 2023 |
| Citation | County of Santa Cruz, AI Policy (Sept. 19, 2023) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · consumer data privacy · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Agency page | County of Santa Cruz press release: AI Policy (Sept. 19, 2023) |
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