Getting a permit for a special event in Seattle just got much easier—thanks to the leadership and innovation of Seattle Information Technology (Seattle IT). The City has officially launched Eproval, a state-of-the-art online software that modernizes and simplifies the entire permitting process. By leaving behind a decade-old PDF application system, Seattle IT has paved the… [ Keep reading ]
Using technology is a big part of life today. But for some people, like many in Seattle’s Latino immigrant community, it can be hard to get a computer or learn how to use one. A nonprofit group called Casa Latina is working to change that. Since 1994, they have helped… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s Data Privacy team celebrates Digital Privacy Week by helping raise awareness of the value of your personal data and providing a few useful tips to help reduce the likelihood that you fall prey to a bad actor. Some of the most common dangers on the internet… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is recognized for its efforts to close the digital divide, receiving the highest possible score on digital equity programming for the eighth consecutive year. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) named the City of Seattle a 2025 Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer, recognizing the city’s work to close the digital divide across the community and region. Digital inclusion and the access to affordable high-speed internet, devices, and digital skills training, is crucial for participating in and… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is celebrating Data Privacy Week and spreading awareness about online privacy. We think data privacy should be a priority both for individuals and the organizations that protect the publics’ personal information. Our goal is twofold: we want to help residents understand that they have the power… [ Keep reading ]
I am the Chief Privacy Officer at the City of Seattle, and it happened to me (here’s what to do if it happens to you….) So, it happened to me, and I am in the business of data security! One day, I was sipping tea feeling like a responsible adult,… [ Keep reading ]
Read Seattle IT’s 2024 Annual Report
Seattle IT’s Old Tech Drive, held in partnership with PCs for People on October 7 and 8 at the Seattle Municipal Tower, proved to be a fantastic partnership that offered Seattle employees the opportunity to upcycle their old technology and donate it to those in need, while also being good… [ Keep reading ]
The Center for Digital Government (CDG) awarded the City of Seattle 4th-place honors in the 25th Annual Digital Cities Survey today. Seattle follows the cities of (#1) San Jose, CA; (#2) Los Angeles, CA; and (#3) San Diego, CA, and tying with Charlotte, NC, in the largest cities category of… [ Keep reading ]
