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ACM Public Policy Groups Release Guidance on Internet of Things Privacy and Security
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

ACM Public Policy Groups Release Guidance on Internet of Things Privacy and Security

The ACM U.S. Public Policy Council and the ACM Europe Council Policy Committee jointly released a Statement on Internet of Things Privacy and Security addressing...

Global Technology Policy Newsletter June 2017
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

Global Technology Policy Newsletter June 2017

ACM PUBLIC POLICY HIGHLIGHTS ACM provides independent, nonpartisan, and technology-neutral research and resources to policy leaders, stakeholders, and the public...

U.S. and European Computing Researchers and Practitioners Announce Steps to Prevent Algorithmic Bias
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

U.S. and European Computing Researchers and Practitioners Announce Steps to Prevent Algorithmic Bias

Recognizing the ubiquity of algorithms in our daily lives, as well as their far-reaching impact, the ACM US Public Policy Council and the ACM Europe Council Policy...

ACM U.S. Public Policy Council Releases Guidance on Computing and Network Security
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

ACM U.S. Public Policy Council Releases Guidance on Computing and Network Security

The ACM U.S. Public Policy Council issued a set of guidelines for organizations to protect the security of their computing and network systems. In its Statement...

Briefing on Computer Science and STEM Education for U.S. Congress
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

Briefing on Computer Science and STEM Education for U.S. Congress

On May 10, the ACM Education Policy Committee co-sponsored a briefing for Congress on “STEM 101: Major Policy Issues for the 115th Congress.” Organized by the STEM...

Global Technology Policy Newsletter – May 2017
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

Global Technology Policy Newsletter – May 2017

ACM PUBLIC POLICY HIGHLIGHTS ACM provides independent, nonpartisan, and technology-neutral research and resources to policy leaders, stakeholders, and the public...

UK Parliament Science and Technology Committee Explores Use of Algorithms in Decision Making
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

UK Parliament Science and Technology Committee Explores Use of Algorithms in Decision Making

The UK-based Royal Statistical Society expressed support for the ACM U.S. Public Policy Council Statement on Algorithmic Transparency and Accountability in its...

Next Data Science Education Meetings on May 1-3 in Washington DC
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

Next Data Science Education Meetings on May 1-3 in Washington DC

The next public forum on data science postsecondary education convened by the National Academies of Sciences will be on May 1-3 in Washington, D.C. The roundtable...

What Should Europe’s Cybersecurity Policy Focus On?
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

What Should Europe’s Cybersecurity Policy Focus On?

A report on cybersecurity policy published by the European Commission’s top scientific advisers cites the ACM Europe Council Policy Committee’s White Paper on “Advancing...

Global Technology Policy Newsletter – April 2017
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

Global Technology Policy Newsletter – April 2017

ACM PUBLIC POLICY HIGHLIGHTS ACM provides independent, nonpartisan, and technology-neutral research and resources to policy leaders, stakeholders, and the public...

ACM U.S. Public Policy Council Submits Comments on Internet of Things
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

ACM U.S. Public Policy Council Submits Comments on Internet of Things

The ACM U.S. Public Policy Council submitted comments in response to a green paper on “Fostering the Advancement of the Internet of Things,” issued by the U.S....

Global Technology Policy Newsletter – March 2017
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

Global Technology Policy Newsletter – March 2017

ACM PUBLIC POLICY HIGHLIGHTS ACM provides independent, nonpartisan, and technology-neutral research and resources to policy leaders, stakeholders, and the public...

ACM Joint Task Force on Cybersecurity Education Grabs Spotlight at U.S. Congressional Hearing
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

ACM Joint Task Force on Cybersecurity Education Grabs Spotlight at U.S. Congressional Hearing

The ACM Joint Task Force on Cybersecurity Education seized the spotlight during a congressional hearing on “Strengthening U.S. Cybersecurity Capabilities” on Capitol...

Global Technology Policy Newsletter – February 2017
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

Global Technology Policy Newsletter – February 2017

ACM PUBLIC POLICY HIGHLIGHTS ACM seeks to educate policymakers, the computing community, and the public about policies that will that foster and accelerate innovations...

U.S. Department of Commerce Cites ACM U.S. Public Policy Council
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

U.S. Department of Commerce Cites ACM U.S. Public Policy Council

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s new Green Paper: Fostering the Advancement of the Internet of Things references and cites input provided by the ACM U.S. Public...

ACM Sponsors Data Sciences Education Roundtable at the U.S. National Academies of Sciences
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

ACM Sponsors Data Sciences Education Roundtable at the U.S. National Academies of Sciences

ACM is sponsoring a new 3-year initiative by the National Academy of Sciences on data science postsecondary education. A series of roundtable discussions will bring...

Global Technology Policy Newsletter – January 2017
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

Global Technology Policy Newsletter – January 2017

ACM PUBLIC POLICY HIGHLIGHTS Through policy statements, issue briefs, white papers, and reports, ACM delivers knowledge-based analysis and educational materials...

New Statement on Algorithmic Transparency and Accountability by ACM U.S. Public Policy Council
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

New Statement on Algorithmic Transparency and Accountability by ACM U.S. Public Policy Council

Recognizing the ubiquity of algorithms in our daily lives, as well as their far-reaching impact, the ACM US Public Policy Council issued a “Statement on Algorithmic...

New Cybersecurity Policy White Paper by the ACM Europe Policy Committee
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

New Cybersecurity Policy White Paper by the ACM Europe Policy Committee

A new policy white paper by the ACM Europe Policy Committee on “Advancing Cybersecurity Research and Education in Europe: Major Drivers of Growth in the Digital...

Global Technology Policy Update – December 2016
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM

Global Technology Policy Update – December 2016

ACM PUBLIC POLICY HIGHLIGHTS Cybersecurity Education and Research in Europe – The ACM Europe Policy Committee released a policy white paper “Advancing Cybersecurity...
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