Data Governance

Led by the Strategic Technologies Program, with contributions from the Economics Program and other CSIS programs, our research analyzes the rise of the digital economy and the global architecture of data governance.

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U.S. Digital Privacy Troubles Do Not Start or End with TikTok

A targeted ban of TikTok alone would not significantly improve user privacy. The United States should seek comprehensive digital privacy protections to address data broker partnerships with government entities to protect user privacy.

Commentary by Caitlin Chin — October 6, 2022

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Preparing International Development Professionals for the Digital Age

How will graduate programs prepare professionals for the digital age? This brief examines the challenges institutions face and how to overcome these barriers to equip students with the hard, soft, and policy skills they need to become work ready.

Brief by Romina Bandura — February 3, 2023

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Domestic Perspectives on IPEF’s Digital Economy Component

Based on conversations with nearly three dozen business, labor, and congressional stakeholders, this CSIS brief summarizes domestic perspectives on digital economy issues in IPEF and offers suggestions for how to enhance domestic buy-in for an IPEF digital trade agreement.

Brief by Aidan Arasasingham , Emily Benson , Matthew P. Goodman , and William Alan Reinsch — January 26, 2023

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Government Policies for Open Source Software

The CSIS Strategic Technologies Program on January 10 at 10:00 am for an event on government open source software policies.

Event by James Andrew Lewis , Laura Cunningham , Allan Friedman , Eugenia Lostri , Shelley McKinley , and Frank Nagle — January 10, 2023

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Emerging Security Issues in Space Policy

The CSIS Aerospace Security Project hosted a fireside chat with the inaugural assistant secretary of defense for space policy, the Honorable John F. Plumb.

Transcript — December 15, 2022

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Emerging Security Issues in Space Policy

The Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Wednesday, December 14 at 2:00pm ET hosted a two-part event exploring emerging security issues in space policy.

Event by Kari A. Bingen , Makena Young , Akhil Thadani , Honorable John F. Plumb, PhD. , Commissioner Brendan Carr , April McClain-Delaney , and Sarah Mineiro — December 14, 2022

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Digital Transformation and Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa

The CSIS hosted a public event examining key issues on digital development Sub-Saharan Africa. This event leads up to the 2022 Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington D.C., and welcomes leading experts from government, the private sector, and multilateral organizations.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Cina Lawson , Hawa Berete , Chris Burns , Daniel Huba , Lacina Koné , Brionne Dawson , and Agnieszka Rawa — December 12, 2022

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Book Event: The Fight for Privacy with Danielle Citron

The CSIS hosted a book event on The Fight for Privacy: Protecting Dignity, Identity, and Love in the Digital Age to discuss the need for a reassessment of privacy protections with Danielle Citron.

Event by Caitlin Chin and Danielle Citron — December 5, 2022

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The Europeans Are Coming

This commentary highlights priority trade, technology, and digital issues where U.S. negotiators should seek positive outcomes with their European counterparts, particularly as the European Union intensifies its bid for digital sovereignty.

Commentary by Meredith Broadbent — December 1, 2022

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The Information Space is On Fire

Lisa Kaplan, the founder of Alethea, a company designed to help organizations navigate the new digital reality and protect themselves against disinformation, joins us to discuss the current landscape of the information space. 

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — November 30, 2022

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