Daniel W. Caprio, Jr.
Practice Areas
- Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs
- Federal Government Affairs
- Supply Chain Management
Education
- B.A., James Madison University
Email: dcaprio@mckennalong.com
Phone: 1.202.496.7348
Dan Caprio is a strategic advisor and an independent consultant to MLA's RFID practice.
He brings nearly 25 years of practical policy experience to issues involving the convergence of internet, telecommunications and technology policy including privacy, cyber security, innovation, and radio frequency identification (RFID). From 2004-2006 Dan served as Chief Privacy Officer for the Department of Commerce, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, and Acting Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy where he advised the Under Secretary for Technology, the Secretary of Commerce, and the White House on technology policy issues and privacy protection in the digital age. He testified before the European Commission on RFID in 2006 and 2007.
While at the Department of Commerce, Caprio oversaw all departmental activities related to the development and implementation of federal privacy laws, policies, and practices. He served as Chairman of the Department of Commerce RFID working group and Co-Chairman of the Federal RFID interagency working group. He has been a frequent speaker on RFID at the OECD and APEC.
