Bill Overview
Title: NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
Description: This bill establishes within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity to oversee and conduct national communications and information policy analysis and development for the internet and communications technologies. Among its duties, the office shall develop, analyze, and advocate for market-based policies that promote innovation, competition, consumer access, digital inclusion, workforce development, and economic growth in the communications, media, and technology markets. The office must also coordinate processes to create guidance or to support the development and implementation of cybersecurity and privacy policies with respect to the internet and other communications networks.
Sponsors: Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]
Target Audience
Population: People using internet and communication technologies
Estimated Size: 312000000
- The bill establishes an office to oversee policy development and cybersecurity, which will impact the communications and technology sectors.
- Policies developed by this office will influence market dynamics, affecting businesses in the communication and technology markets globally.
- The office's focus on innovation and competition means it could affect a wide range of stakeholders in the digital economy.
- The elements of consumer access and digital inclusion imply an impact on all internet users, particularly those needing improved access to digital services.
- Cybersecurity and privacy policies will impact both individual users and organizations worldwide, influencing how they protect and manage data.
Reasoning
- The target population is large at 312 million Americans using the internet and communication technologies. Not all of these individuals will be impacted equally due to varied levels of engagement with digital services and different socio-economic backgrounds.
- The budgetary constraint suggests the need for a moderately sized implementation that can provide significant benefits within key areas such as workforce development and cybersecurity improvements.
- The policy's emphasis on innovation and digital inclusion suggests that people in underserved communities or those working in tech-related fields may benefit more compared to others.
- Given the budget, the policy's impact could be more pronounced in sectors closely tied to communication technology advancements, creating significant implications for workers, consumers, and businesses in these sectors.
- We divide our sample to include a range of perspectives, from tech workers to average internet users, each representing different levels of potential impact from the policy.
Simulated Interviews
Software Engineer (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 25 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I am hopeful that this policy will promote greater competition, which could be beneficial for my career development in the tech industry.
- Cybersecurity is especially crucial as we handle sensitive data, so any enhancement there would be great.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
IT Security Analyst (New York, NY)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The focus on cybersecurity is reassuring as it impacts all businesses, especially highly regulated industries like finance.
- I'm skeptical about how effectively these policies will be implemented.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Freelancer (Chicago, IL)
Age: 30 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Better policies around internet accessibility can lower my operating costs and possibly increase access to new clients.
- I hope digital inclusion measures make internet more affordable.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Small Business Owner (Austin, TX)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy could cut down on cyber threats which have been a significant concern for my online store.
- Affordable and reliable internet is crucial for my business.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Student (Rural Kansas)
Age: 18 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 16/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope this policy will improve internet access in rural areas, which can help with my studies.
- Affordability of service remains a big issue.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Teacher (Miami, FL)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I really hope better internet access initiatives can bridge the digital divide for my students.
- Cybersecurity protocols are crucial with more educational resources being online.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 7 |
Tech Entrepreneur (Seattle, WA)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Market-based policies could increase innovation and competition, helping startups like mine reach more customers.
- There is always a trade-off between regulation and innovation responsiveness.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Retired (Boston, MA)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Improved cybersecurity policies can help protect my personal information online.
- I'm not sure how much these policies will change in terms of actual privacy protection.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Media Professional (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Access to faster internet can enhance my productivity and content delivery.
- Competition in the market might bring down costs for my company.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Digital Marketer (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy might change the digital advertising landscape.
- I'm interested to see how privacy policies will evolve since they directly impact marketing strategies.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $50000000 (Low: $40000000, High: $60000000)
Year 2: $51000000 (Low: $40500000, High: $61500000)
Year 3: $52020000 (Low: $41400000, High: $62400000)
Year 5: $53750000 (Low: $43000000, High: $64000000)
Year 10: $57200000 (Low: $45800000, High: $67500000)
Year 100: $100000000 (Low: $80000000, High: $120000000)
Key Considerations
- Maintaining a balance between innovation encouragement and regulatory oversight.
- Potential pushback from private sector entities over increased cybersecurity and privacy regulations.
- Digital divide concerns necessitate effective strategies to ensure broad inclusion.
- Ongoing technological advancements require adaptable and forward-looking policy approaches.