1. Moving past economic boundaries to implement comprehensive data policy
By Kris Workman (He/Him)
Ma in Interdisciplinary studies
University of Washington (TAC)

2. What is data policy (US Context)
Policies put in place by government
Mostly economic
Tends to protect:
Finances
Person’s identity
Passed on two levels: State or Federal
Regulated by state/federal

3. Current values Mostly economic Based on free market ideas
User choices will dictate market
Users can choose not to use products
Mostly protects finances and identity
One area not economic: Protecting children

4. Problems Users not aware of how information can be used
Users choose to participate
Tech Education of users vary
Users not aware of how information can be used
Information can be used in a variety of harmful ways
Users can choose not to participate
Technology is pervasive

5. Why is it important to establish values
Data collection is not a harmless thing
Information can be used in dangerous ways to target:
Data is not always secure
Values Determine how Data policies are formed

6. Balancing economic and social values
Can have a mix of economic and social
We have to decide what parts of policy cover which value characteristic
Decide how it is we want to value that characteristic
Find ways to implement affective change
Nothing wrong with having some economic values, as long as it is being valued the right way

7. Contact information
Kris Workman (He/Him) MAIS UW Tacoma Address: