Digital Policy Group

The Digital Policy Group (DPG) is a management company for technology industry trade associations. It's offices in Kennebunk ME and Washington DC work on driving policy and legislation on federal and state levels with a focus on internet and privacy law. DPG has a history of consistently hiring Maine Law students who have gone on to high level positions at companies such as Yahoo, Accenture, and AppNexus.

The three associations currently under DPG management are:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) - an association of over 70 leading internet advertising companies, including Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and AOL, formed to safeguard privacy and to preserve free content on the internet through the support of responsible advertising practices.
• Email Sender and Provider Coalition (ESPC) — an association of over 50 companies, including Procter & Gamble and Experian, formed to combat spam while facilitating the delivery of legitimate commercial emails.
• Digital Policy Forum (DPF) — tracks public policy and privacy issues related to marketing via emerging technologies, including behavioral targeting, social networking, and email.

The intern's duties include traditional and international legal research, writing briefs and position papers, as well as tracking and analysis of relevant legislative developments. Additionally, interns may assist in investigating and enforcing compliance with DPG client associations' self regulatory standards.

For more Information:
Prof. Rita Heimes: rheimes@maine.edu
Dean Sherry Abbott: sherry.abbott@maine.edu