Advancing the
information industry

SIIA's mission is to protect the information lifecycle and help you grow your business. We shape technology and information policies to foster innovation and protect consumer welfare in a digital world.

Policy Priorities

SIIA is committed to championing policy actions that allow you to innovate, thrive and drive our industry forward.

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Recent Actions

Read about our advocacy on legal, legislative and regulatory chal­lenges faced by businesses across the information industry.

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SIIA achieves results for our members through direct advocacy with lawmakers and policymakers at the U.S. federal and state levels and in foreign jurisdictions; public affairs activities; and innovative programming. Our efforts reflect the policy team’s diverse talents and expertise — delivering value to our members.

2024 Prioriteis

SIIA Announces 2024

Policy Priorities

SIIA has announced our 2024 Policy Priorities. Learn more about how we are representing members.

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Tech& Policy Deep Dives

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Policy Priorities

SIIA members benefit from informed advice about the latest regulatory and legislative developments. They also have access to valuable information that can assist you with privacy, data management, regulatory compliance, quality improvement activities, and much more. As a non-partisan organization, we work with all political perspectives to promote our policy priorities. Click on our subject areas to learn more.

Privacy & Data Protection

Digital Policy

Education Technology

Intellectual Property

Amicus and Litigation

Our Members include

Membership in SIIA allows you stay abreast of key issues, help direct SIIA’s policy agenda and advocacy activities, have access to a team of experts to extend your advocacy efforts or serve as your government affairs team, network and engage with industry colleagues.

Recent Actions

Statement on the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA)

Paul Lekas, SIIA Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy, issued this statement: “SIIA is disappointed that the …

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Statement on NetChoice v. Paxton

Today the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) President Chris Mohr issued this statement. “We are disappointed in …

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SIIA Joins US Chamber and PhRMA in Amicus Brief to The Supreme Court

SIIA joins the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and PhRMA (the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America) in an …

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Comments to the Federal Trade Commission’s Public Forum on Commercial Surveillance and Data Security Public Forum

Comments Delivered by Paul Lekas, SIIA Senior Vice President for Global Public Policy, at the Federal Trade Commission’s …

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Our Team

Chris Mohr​

President

Chris joined SIIA in 2015. He has worked across key policy issues, representing SIIA members before Congress, state legislatures and federal agencies. He will lead SIIA on core issues impacting the information and content industries.

Paul Lekas

Senior Vice President,
Global Public Policy

Paul has led cutting edge work on AI and emerging tech policy for the U.S. government and has extensive experience in national security, government affairs and public policy.

Sara Kloek

Vice President, Education and Children’s Policy

Sara’s expertise in education and privacy policy was honed while working at the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Morten Skroejer

Senior Director for
Technology Competition Policy

Mort has deep experience on transatlantic digital issues, particularly as they relate to competition policy and law in the United States and the EU.

Danny Bounds

Counsel, Education Policy

Danny is a native of Memphis, Tennessee and has spent a majority of his career in the field of education.

Anton van Seventer

Counsel, Privacy and Data Policy

Anton is a seasoned legal professional specializing in technology privacy. With extensive experience shaping privacy laws in multiple state.

Mardy Goote

Senior Manager,
Policy & Anti-Piracy

Mardy has worked along side Chris Mohr on anti-trust, piracy and intellectual property issues for SIIA's membership for more than 18 years.

Bethany Abbate

Manager,
AI Policy

Bethany has driven significant advancements in AI policy and has a strong background in policy analysis, government affairs, and regulatory consulting.

Morten Skroejer

Senior Director for
Technology Competition Policy

Mort has deep experience on transatlantic digital issues, particularly as they relate to competition policy and law in the United States and the EU.

Danny Bounds

Counsel,
Education PolicyPolicy


Danny is a native of Memphis, Tennessee and has spent a majority of his career in the field of education.

Mardy Goote

Senior Manager,
Policy & Anti-Piracy

Mardy has worked along side Chris Mohr on anti-trust, piracy and intellectual property issues for SIIA's membership for more than 18 years.

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