In effect
Limited protection
Madison, WI — Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance (Ordinance 59300; MGO 23.63)
Madison, WI · Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance (Ordinance 59300; MGO 23.63)
Madison requires city agencies to notify the Mayor and Common Council and route surveillance-technology acquisitions through Council approval, plus annual public reporting on surveillance technology use.
Technical detail
Madison requires city agencies to notify the Mayor and Common Council and route surveillance-technology acquisitions through Council approval, plus annual public reporting on surveillance technology use.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: Madison, WI
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Madison, WI |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2020-01-01 |
| Citation | Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance (Ordinance 59300; MGO 23.63) |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · AI disclosure and transparency · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Sec. 23.63 Use of Surveillance Technology | Madison, WI Code of Ordinances ↗ |
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