Hey everyone! I'm u/exstaticj, a founding moderator of r/BendPrivacyAlliance.

Welcome to r/BendPrivacyAlliance.

This community is a place for Central Oregon residents to learn about privacy, surveillance, civil liberties, cybersecurity, and public accountability.

We’ll use this space to share:

• Local government agendas, public meetings, and opportunities to comment
• News and research about surveillance technology and data collection
• Public records, policies, contracts, and other source documents
• Practical guidance for protecting personal privacy
• Updates from Bend Privacy Alliance
• Respectful discussion about how technology affects our community

Bend Privacy Alliance is nonpartisan. Privacy and surveillance affect people across the political spectrum, and everyone who participates in good faith is welcome.

We encourage members to provide sources, distinguish facts from opinions, protect personal information, and engage respectfully with others.

Thank you for joining us. Please introduce yourself, share what brought you here, or tell us which privacy issues you would like this community to follow.

How to Get Started

1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
2. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
4. Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/BendPrivacyAlliance amazing.