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Public Policy
 ACM's Public Policy work includes supporting the U.S. Public Policy Council (USACM) and the Education Policy Committee.USACM
USACM, composed of ACM member volunteers, serves as the focal point for ACM's interaction with US government organizations, the computing community, and the public on public policies affecting information technology. Supported by the ACM Office of Public Policy, USACM seeks to inform the US government about policies that impact the computing community and the public. It also identifies significant technical and public policy issues; monitors information on relevant US government activities; and responds to requests for information and technical expertise from US government agencies and departments. Eugene Spafford, professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, is chair of USACM. ACM members in good standing can inquire about volunteering with USACM. Each July, USACM publishes its annual report detailing activities from the previous fiscal year. Public Policy Issues
ACM and USACM's public policy portfolio includes a range of computing issues in the following areas: Accessibility Digital Government Education Innovation Intellectual Property Security and Privacy Voting The ACM Public Policy Office represents ACM, its US Public Policy Council, and its Education Policy Committee in work with policymakers in Washington, D.C. It seeks to educate policymakers and the public about policies that will that foster innovations in computing, computing education, and related disciplines in ways that benefit society. It also informs ACM's members and the public about policy developments through its weblog, Washington Update newsletter and articles in ACM publications. Cameron Wilson serves as ACM's Director of Public Policy and heads its Public Policy Office. David Bruggeman serves as the Office's Public Policy Analyst. ACM Committee on Computers and Public Policy (CCPP)
The purpose of the ACM Committee on Computers and Public Policy (CCPP) is to aid ACM in internationally relevant issues relating to computers and public policy, and to help make ACM more visible worldwide. The most visible project is the ACM Forum on Risks to the Public in Computers and Related Systems (RISKS Forum), established in 1985.Other Policy Links ACM-W: ACM's Committee on Women in Computing CDC: Coalition to Diversify Computing ACM's Policies Promoting Standards of Conduct: Read ACM's Code of Ethics, Constitution, and other policy documents for the computing profession. |