With decades of experience in the private and public sectors, Scott Cleland is a proven thought leader in Internet-related policy and use. Through advocating for a responsible Internet, an overhaul to the current Internet adding safety and transparency measures, Scott Cleland works for greater data protection without sacrificing utility.

1. Responsible Internet Measures
With decades of experience in the private and public sectors, Scott Cleland
is a proven thought leader in Internet-related policy and use. Through
advocating for a responsible Internet, an overhaul to the current Internet
adding safety and transparency measures, Scott Cleland works for greater
data protection without sacrificing utility.
The responsible Internet addresses the lack of transparency in data
storage online, the power imbalance between data storers and users, and
security risks inherent to data storage. A small handful of companies and
countries control a majority of Internet users’ data, giving this group
immense power over the Internet policies of countries who lack such
capabilities. Further, these companies store data on proprietary networks
and equipment, so only employees know how they operate. Because
citizens’ data is stored in such black box networks, users cannot easily
control the data they generate.
Creating a responsible Internet involves more than just using more secure
equipment. Though data storers may choose any network architecture or
equipment they like, both must use open source hardware and software, so
third parties can fully analyze their functionality and security. Measures like
end-to-end encryption can protect against data theft and privacy violation
by the data storers themselves.