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Amy Schatz
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Hack now flack. Cyber & tech policy at Glen Echo Group
WSJ, Politico, Austin American-Statesman & Tampa Bay Times alum
Hoosier & Hoya
Got this in the mail today. It's addressed to my dad, who died 18 years ago and never lived at my current address. I don't know what the "Young Scholars National Honor Society" is, but I imagine it's a scam. This is really messed up.
September 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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September 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
At CTA’s Innovation House for a Trade Week event and obsessed with their new swag. 😂
May 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
No surprise but CTA’s Gary Shapiro kicks off the annual Digital Patriots Dinner with a speech about tariffs and how they’ll hurt everyone.
April 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Is it just me, or do morning newsletters keep getting longer and longer? I can't seem to get thru any of them in Gmail anymore without the message getting clipped. It's driving me insane. Brevity in the morning is a good thing.
February 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We're only a week away from State of the Net and the conference agenda is here: sotn25.sched.com Let's hope the weather stays clear! 🤞☃️ #SOTN #SOTN2025
State of the Net Conference 2025 Schedule
Check out the schedule for State of the Net Conference 2025
sotn25.sched.com
February 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Excited to see all the cyber policy nerds at this event on Thursday. Stop by and say hi!
We are looking forward to #CyberNextDC this week! Check out the exciting lineup of industry leaders who will be sharing insights on the future of cybersecurity. @Cybercoalition

Register here: cybernextdc2024.sched.com/about
December 10, 2024 at 4:20 PM
🚨 The 2nd annual Cyber Policy Awards via @istorg.bsky.social are coming up in Feb. and there's a new category for Excellence in Journalism (!) There's still time to nominate your favorite cyber scribe. More info here: securityandtechnology.org/2nd-annual-c...
December 4, 2024 at 4:18 PM
⬇️ If you care about cyber policy, definitely sign up for this one. I think in-person registration is still open but they'll also have a live stream. And if you go, please stop me and say hi!
Registration is open for #CyberNextDC 2024! Join us Dec 12th! Hear gov't & industry experts discussing critical
#cybersecurity policy & concerns such as Concentration vs Complexity, Regulatory Harmonization, GenAI, & more!
cybernextdc2024.sched.com/about
@cyberalliance.bsky.social #cyberpolicy
December 2, 2024 at 9:55 PM
So fun to hang out with all my fav tech nerds at #techprom tonight. Thanks @cendemtech.bsky.social!
November 15, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Reposted by Amy Schatz
For recent migrants from other corners of the internet who might be wondering what makes Bluesky different (and imho better), I'm resurfacing this terrific conversation from earlier this year between @bsky.app CEO @jay.bsky.team, @mmasnick.bsky.social, and @yoyoel.com. 🫶
Protocols, Not Platforms: The Promise and Peril of Federated Social Media Networks – Informed 2024
In recent years, federated social media networks have begun to offer an alternative to the platforms that have grown over the last two decades. Three leaders in…
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November 14, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Who's coming to #SOTN2024 this year? Looks like the schedule is mostly finalized and it's gonna be a great day for tech and cyber policy nerds. In-person and online (free) registration info is available here: 7x22.short.gy/sotn2024tick...
February 8, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Reposted by Amy Schatz
You may be asking, how can all these great people be speaking at Common Good Cyber? It's because resourcing the people who protect the Common Good on the Internet is a big problem, one people like Megan Stifel want to solve. Register for the workshop here commongoodcyber.org/events/
February 2, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Only a few weeks out from State of the Net and excited for the announced panels on the FCC, kids privacy, AI and more. Registration info is here: 7x22.short.gy/sotn2024tick... #sotn24
January 31, 2024 at 7:31 PM
This is not the news I wanted to wake up to this a.m. and I can't believe the WaPo did something so stupid as to drop a newsletter so many in the cyber community cared about. 😡
Sad but true: This is the last Cybersecurity 202 ever. It's been an honor to helm it for the past year and a half. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
December 21, 2023 at 1:25 PM
We've been honored to work with Justin and TPP since he started it a few years ago. It's truly a wonderful resource for the tech policy community. You should follow them!
Over on Twitter, Tech Policy Press (@techpolicypress.bsky.social) had accrued close to 7,000 followers in its short life. We've decided to no longer post there. Can you help us build our presence here? Please follow/share, and visit the site to sign up for the newsletter: techpolicy.press
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December 15, 2023 at 4:09 PM
We help out with State of the Net and this year, they're introducing a new salon & lightning talk feature for the Feb. 12 event. Folks interested in giving a shorter talk or hosting a salon should check it out here. Submission deadline is Dec. 8: www.stateofthenet.org/sotn-24/ligh...
November 10, 2023 at 2:53 PM
Reposted by Amy Schatz
I've announced a $250,000 gift to support @CyLab’s research on #privacy and #security labels for #IoT devices. Learn more below: www.cylab.cmu.edu/news/2023/11...
CyLab receives a $250,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to support research on IoT security...
Craig Newmark Philanthropies has announced a $250,000 gift to support the Carnegie Mellon University CyLab Security and Privacy Institute’s research on privacy and security labels for IoT devices.
www.cylab.cmu.edu
November 9, 2023 at 9:09 PM
Beyond excited Rachel Wolbers will be joining our team at Glen Echo Group. She's a former client (from her Engine days) and I'm so happy she's back from doing smarty-pants things in NZ. 🥳 www.glenechogroup.com/press-releas...
November 8, 2023 at 2:38 PM
Babysitter ✅
Parking spot (!) ✅
Ticket ✅
#techpromcdt #techprom 🎉
November 2, 2023 at 10:16 PM
Who's heading to #techprom tonight? Looking forward to catching up with folks! 🥂 🥳 cdt.org/event/2023-t...
November 2, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Excited to talk to the Hewlett Foundation’s #cyberinitiative grantees today about how to tell their stories.
October 27, 2023 at 12:40 PM
Very excited my dog's Wednesday Addams Halloween costume gave me an opportunity to showcase my 🥇 design skills. Just wish the wig had fit a bit better. 🎃
October 18, 2023 at 6:19 PM
Reposted by Amy Schatz
Big questions remain for newly passed California legislation to combat the most egregious content online. Here's how the user reporting, risk assessment, and penalties of up to $4 million would work.

New from me for @techpolicypress.bsky.social.
The California Bill to Combat Online Child Abuse Nobody Seems to be Talking About
AB 1394 would require social media companies to create new systems and risk assessments to address child sexual exploitation and abuse.
techpolicy.press
September 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM
We're just a few weeks out from this year's CyberNextDC conference and keynotes are starting to get announced, including Anne Neuberger and Eric Goldstein. You can register here for virtual access: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 21, 2023 at 6:26 PM