Technology Policy Program - Testimony & Comments

Technology Policy Program - Testimony & Comments

A Status Update on the Development of Voluntary Do-Not-Track Standards

Testimony before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Adam Thierer | Apr 24, 2013
Even if Do Not Track takes root and some consumers turn it on, many will be incentivized by ad networks or publishers to opt right back in to “tracking” to retain access to sites and services they desire. In doing so, they may end up sharing even more information than they do today. Moreover, this may drive still greater consolidation since larger players will be in a position to grant Internet-wide opt-in exceptions, while smaller providers cannot…

Federal Aviation Administration: Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site Program

Jerry Brito, Eli Dourado, Adam Thierer | Apr 23, 2013
In analyzing the proposed policies being developed to carry out Congress’s mandate, it is important to remember that the purpose of the mandate is to open America’s skies to commercial UAS use in order to reap the social benefits that such use will bring.

Public Interest Comment on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule

Adam Thierer | Dec 22, 2011
In this public interest comment to the Federal Trade Commission, Adam Thierer addresses how the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) affects online content and digital innovation.

The State of Online Privacy

Written Testimony on Senate Hearing on The State of Online Privacy
Adam Thierer | Mar 30, 2011
Adam Thierer submitted written testimony on a Senate Hearing on The State of Online Privacy.

Transparency Through Technology: Evaluating Federal Open Government Efforts

Testimony Before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations, and Procurement Reform
Jerry Brito | Mar 09, 2011
Jerry Brito testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations, and Procurement Reform on open government and government transparency through technology.

Public Interest Comment on Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change

Adam Thierer | Feb 22, 2011
Adam Thierer comments on the Federal Trade Commission report, Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change.

Mobile Wireless Competition Notice of Inquiry

Jerry Brito, Jerry Ellig | Oct 07, 2009
In this Public Interest Comment, Senior Research Fellows Jerry Brito and Jerry Ellig discuss the best ways to analyze competition within mobile wireless…

Fostering Innovation and Investment in the Wireless Communications Market

Jerry Brito, Jerry Ellig | Oct 02, 2009
In this Public Interest Comment, Senior Research Fellows Jerry Brito and Jerry Ellig discuss the best ways to overcome barriers to innovation and investment in the wireless communications market.

The FCC's National Broadband Plan

Christina Forsberg, Jerry Ellig | Jun 09, 2009
In this Public Interest Comment, Senior Research Fellow Jerry Ellig and Mercatus Graduate Fellow Christina Forsberg make recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission for the national…

Public Interest Reply Comment on Comprehensive Review of the Universal Service Fund Management and Oversight

Jerry Ellig, Maurice P. McTigue | Dec 15, 2008
Senior Research Fellow Jerry Ellig and Director of the Government Accountability Project Maurice McTigue comment upon how the Federal Communications Commission can improve their assistance to low…
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Deregulation Works: Monthly Mobile Phone Bills Hold Steady While Capital Investment Increasing

Adam Thierer | Dec 15, 2010
The data presented in this chart suggest that calls for more aggressive regulation of the wireless sector are unwarranted and would likely have a deleterious impact on consumer welfare.

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Jerry Brito

Jerry Brito is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center and directs the Technology Policy Program. His primary research interests are technology and telecommunications policy, government transparency and accountability, and the regulatory process.

Adam Thierer

Adam Thierer is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University with the Technology Policy Program. His primary research interests are technology, media, Internet, and free speech policy issues, with a particular focus on online child safety and digital privacy policy issues.

Eli Dourado

Eli Dourado is a research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University with the Technology Policy Program.

Jerry Ellig

Jerry Ellig is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. His primary research interests include the federal regulatory process, economic regulation, and telecommunications regulation.
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