NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
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- Passed House
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Overview
This bill establishes an Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The office will analyze and develop policies related to internet and communications technologies, focusing on innovation, competition, digital inclusion, and cybersecurity. It will also coordinate cybersecurity efforts with various stakeholders and provide advice to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
Key provisions
- Creates the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the NTIA.
- Designates an Associate Administrator to lead the office, reporting to the Assistant Secretary.
- The office will analyze and advocate for market-based policies promoting innovation and competition.
- The office will conduct studies on internet access and usage patterns.
- The office will coordinate cybersecurity and privacy policies with multistakeholder processes.
- The office will promote collaboration between security researchers and communications providers.
- The office will support the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019.
- The office will address barriers to innovation and commercialization in communications technologies.
Who is affected
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
- Communications service providers
- Software system developers
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