SIIA Expands Membership of the Data Policy Advisory Council

Washington, D.C., May 13, 2026 - Now in its second year, the Data Policy Advisory Council (DPAC) created by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal trade association for the business of information, has provided an opportunity for SIIA and its members to engage with business, academic, and legal thought leaders to examine issues at the cutting edge of data policy - issues such as data minimization, commercial publishing, AI model development, national security benefits and risks, and agentic AI. These discussions have assisted SIIA in developing specific policy formulations in a way that preserves societal benefits while limiting risks to privacy and security.

"In a rapidly changing information ecosystem, the DPAC has been incredibly helpful in helping SIIA and our members see around corners," said Chris Mohr, President, SIIA. "DPAC members have deep legal and operational expertise around privacy, artificial intelligence, and national security uses of data. We are proud of the unique environment that we've created for our members to engage in dialogue with these distinguished practitioners. The pace of innovation has accelerated dramatically - reshaping how organizations handle the data they have and develop, regulate, and trust AI systems. Today's landscape is far more complex, demanding deeper insights, broader expertise, and more collaboration across sectors to ensure responsible progress. I'm extremely grateful to our existing DPAC members and am pleased to welcome Vivienne Artz, David Hoffman, Samm Sacks, Jennifer Sarvadi, and Lindsey Tonsager."

Current members of the SIIA Data Policy Advisory Council (organizations for identification only):

• Vivienne Artz (Chief Executive, FTSE Women Leaders Review; Chair, Data and Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group, International Business and Diplomatic Exchange)
• Jane Bambauer (Professor of Law, University of Florida Levin College of Law; Brechner Eminent Scholar Chair, College of Journalism and Communications)
• Daniel Castro (Vice President and Director, Center for Data Innovation, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation)
• Glenn Gerstell (Senior Adviser, Defense and Security Department, Center for Strategic and International Studies)
• David Hoffman (Steed Family Professor of the Practice of Public Policy, Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy)
• Alex Joel (Senior Project Director & TLS Team Leader and Resident Adjunct Professor, American University Washington College of Law)
• Ash Johnson (Senior Policy Manager, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation)
• Michael Lamb (External Advisor, Centre for Information Policy Leadership; former Global Chief Privacy Officer, RELX)
• Orly Lobel (Warren Distinguished Professor of Law and Founding Director, Center for Employment and Labor Policy, University of San Diego School of Law)
• Samm Sacks (Research Scholar in Law and Senior Fellow, Yale Law School's Paul Tsai China Center)
• Jennifer Sarvadi (Partner, Hudson Cook)
• Lindsey Tonsager (Partner; Chair, Global Privacy and Cybersecurity, Covington & Burling)

About SIIA

SIIA is an umbrella association representing nearly 400 technology, data and media companies and associations globally. Industry leaders work through SIIA's divisions to address issues and challenges that impact their industry segments with the goal of driving innovation and growth for the industry and each member company. This is accomplished through in-person and online business development opportunities, peer networking, corporate education, intellectual property protection and government relations. For more information, visit https://www.siia.net.