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Joel Thayer
[edit]Joel Thayer is an American attorney, writer, and policy expert specializing in telecommunications, technology, and regulatory law. He is recognized for his advocacy on digital policy and his contributions to legal scholarship in the technology sector.[1][2][3][4]
Early Life and Education
Joel Thayer was born in Palm Springs, CA. He attended California State University, Fullerton[5] before completing his law degree at American University, Washington College of Law.[6]
Career
Joel Thayer is a prominent attorney and policy expert in telecommunications and tech policy. He serves as the president of the Digital Progress Institute, focusing on addressing issues related to technology, broadband access, and privacy.[7] Thayer is also the principal attorney at Thayer PLLC, where his legal practice includes telecommunications regulation, cybersecurity, privacy, and advocacy before agencies like the FCC and FTC.
Thayer has contributed to policy debates on topics such as narrowing the digital divide, supporting bipartisan broadband initiatives like the Affordable Connectivity Program,[8][9][10] and promoting reforms in technology policy to ensure equitable access to digital resources. Additionally, he has authored amicus briefs for the Supreme Court and advised on international regulatory matters like the European Union’s GDPR. His commentary and opinions have been featured in media outlets like the Wall Street Journal,[11][12] The Hill,[13] and Newsweek,[14] showcasing his influence in shaping technology and telecommunications policy.
Advocacy and Public Service
Thayer’s insights on communications law and policy have been cited in discussions by policymakers, emphasizing his expertise. For example, he provided commentary on legislative measures such as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, aligning with efforts to mitigate risks tied to apps with connections to foreign governments. His involvement highlights his influence in shaping technology policy debates, particularly concerning privacy, data security, and the influence of the Chinese Communist Party in the tech sector.[15][16][17][18]
Thayer especially is known for his advocacy on the TikTok ban.[1] He was involved in analyzing and commenting on the national security and legal implications of a potential TikTok ban in the United States.[19][20][21][22][23] His work has included discussions on whether banning the app would violate constitutional rights, particularly the First Amendment.[24] [25]
Publications and Recognition
Joel Thayer has written extensively on antitrust, administrative law, and the First Amendment in journals and editorial columns. His articles have been featured in American Compass,[26] the Stanford Technology Law Review[27], the Federalist Society,[28] and the Harvard Journal on Law and Policy.[29] He has received accolades for his legal work, including in Thomas Routers's Super Lawyers and Marquis Who's Who.
- ^ "Joel Thayer". fedsoc.org. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Top Rated Washington, DC Communications Attorney | Joel Thayer | Super Lawyers". SuperLawyers.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "If You're Worried About Lina Khan, Then Support Specific Authority Bills – Joel Thayer". Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy. 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ School, Stanford Law (2024-02-06). "The Big Tech Antitrust Paradox: A Reevaluation of the Consumer Welfare Standard for Digital Markets". Stanford Law School. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Arrey, Taylor (2023-12-08). "Liberal Studies Students to Benefit From Late Faculty Member's Gift". CSUF News. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Joel Thayer - Previously held position: Phillips Lytle LLP (Jan. 2020-April 2021), Associate Attorney - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Digital Progress Institute". Digital Progress Institute. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Abarinova, Masha (2024-06-06). "The Affordable Connectivity Program is over – now what?". www.fierce-network.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Census Data: 6 Million Americans Connected After ACP Introduced". CNET. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Broadband Affordability Program Maintains Overwhelming Bipartisan Support". Benton Foundation. 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Thayer, Joel (May 31, 2024). "Enlist the App Stores to Protect Kids Online".
- ^ Thayer, Joel (July 21, 2022). "On TikTok, It's All Fun and Games Until China Wants Your Info".
- ^ Joel Thayer, opinion contributor (2024-01-11). "A judge shouldn't abandon the spirit of antitrust law for JetBlue". The Hill. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ "Joel Thayer". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Experts Agree: ByteDance is Beholden to the CCP and Cannot Be Allowed to Exploit Americans' Data". House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "What They Are Saying | Industry Leaders Welcome Wicker's PRO-SPEECH Act". U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation. 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "What They're Saying About the Protecting American from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act | Select Committee on the CCP". selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov. 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "What They Are Saying: Championing Senate Passage of the Kids Online Safety Act | U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut". www.blumenthal.senate.gov. 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Birnbaum, Emily (July 26, 2024). "TikTok's Survival Is at Stake in All-Out Fight Against US Ban".
- ^ "US Senate Passes Possible TikTok Ban". Voice of America. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Lyles, Taylor (2024-04-19). "What's the Future of TikTok if U.S. Ban Goes Through? Here's What the Experts are Saying". IGN. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Biden signs TikTok ban for government devices amid security concerns". NBC News. 2022-12-30. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Murray, Conor. "A TikTok Ban May Violate Constitution, First Amendment Advocates Say". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Frankel, Alison (March 28, 2023). "If TikTok is banned, brace for epic First Amendment fight".
- ^ Woo, Stu (May 17, 2023). "TikTok Ban Signed in Montana, Paving Way for First Amendment Legal Battle".
- ^ Thayer, Joel (2024-08-08). "Banning TikTok is Constitutional". American Compass. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ School, Stanford Law (2024-02-06). "The Big Tech Antitrust Paradox: A Reevaluation of the Consumer Welfare Standard for Digital Markets". Stanford Law School. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Joel Thayer". fedsoc.org. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "If You're Worried About Lina Khan, Then Support Specific Authority Bills – Joel Thayer". Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy. 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-12-03.