Co-Chairing the US Commerce Department’s Digital Economy Advisory Board

The U.S. Department of Commerce has just created a Board of Advisors for topics related to the Digital Economy. I will participate as one of the two co-chairs, along with Zoi Baird, President and CEO of the Markle Foundation. The Digital Economy Board of Advisors is to provide regular advice to the Secretary of Commerce from leaders in industry, academia, and civil society on the Department's new Digital Economy Agenda. The Agenda is focused on advancing the Internet and the digital economy across many frontiers, including promoting innovation, a free and open Internet, trust online, and Internet access for all Americans.

The Board of Advisors has been charged with taking a broad, strategic look at the digital economy, including how best to promote innovation and development of new technologies, and the impact of Internet policy issues such as cybersecurity and privacy on the digital economy. I expect the the Board of Advisors will consider whether, when, and how the U.S. government should take direct regulatory and policy action, and when not to do so. The Department of Commerce has a key leadership role within the U.S. government on these issues.

Read more about the Commerce Department's Digital Agenda here and see the Advisory Board's announced appointments here.