Technologists deserve a greater role in government policymaking

This article reports on efforts by Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez to strengthen consumer privacy protection by involving technologists more directly in policymaking. Recognizing the gap between regulatory authority and technical expertise, she proposes initiatives such as PrivacyCon to bring researchers and policymakers together to address emerging data security challenges.

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