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I work in public policy so can add a few thoughts, but I must preface by saying this is a big lift and it will take a long time, at least a year or more. With t
by Molitor5901 2y ago
I work in public policy so can add a few thoughts, but I must preface by saying this is a big lift and it will take a long time, at least a year or more. With that said, here we go:
The FTC is your #1 target. They regulate consumer protection and deceptive practices online. Bureau of Consumer Protection, especially Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, and the Technology Enforcement Division.
I would suggest reaching out to the Division of Privacy and Identity Protection. I don't see in my public databases an easy way to contact them, but the Director is Benjamin M. Wiseman. I hesitate to publish contact information for him but if you did some Googling you could probably find it. Alternatively, call (202) 326-2222 and ask for his office.
Before you do.. I strongly encourage you to write out less than 3/4 of a page of what you want, what you want to happen, and why. You may not get a meeting but if you send an email and politely ask for a short Zoom or phone call to discuss, they will generally try to make time for you.
Ultimately, however, you're going to need classic "noise and numbers" - lots of people to hammer the same message.
However, it's a little more complicated than that. First, the President has ordered that for each new regulation there must be at least 2 rescinded. So to get what you want in play will take a new regulation, or a new law, which the latter is just not worth your time.
Start with the Privacy and Identity Protection Division, talk to them, get their thoughts, and ask questions.
One more caveat and this is critical: Have an ask. Not just "fix this" but "Will you research this," "Please speak to your Director about a new regulation," something so that you have a reason to "check back" on that ask. Having an appropriate, measurable, incremental ask is absolutely key. Then settle in and just work the issue person by person, convincing others to your cause.
This is a bit simplified but it's how lobbyists and advocates do it every day across the country. I wish you the absolute best of luck because it is a good issue.
Edit: Also contact EFF. They have lobbyists who might already be working on this issue, and can use you as an expert or consumer advocate.
- crusade_not_now 2y ago[dead]