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    Author: John Frank

    John Frank is Vice President for UN Affairs at Microsoft. In this role, John and his team are focused on advancing multistakeholder solutions towards a more accessible and equitable digital environment and a healthier planet, and opportunities for computer and data sciences to help the UN and its agencies to achieve more.  The team works from New York, Geneva, and Seattle. Previously, John led Microsoft’s European government affairs teams in Brussels and European national capitals on EU issues, especially legal frameworks for cloud computing in areas such as cybersecurity, AI ethics, lawful access and privacy. From 2002 to 2015 he served as Deputy General Counsel and Chief of Staff for Microsoft President Brad Smith, based at Microsoft’s corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington. In this role, he led the digital trust and security group, including the law enforcement and national security team, the digital crimes unit, the industry affairs group and the competition law, privacy and government contract compliance teams.  From 1996 to 2002, John led Microsoft’s legal and corporate affairs group for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, based in Paris. Prior to joining Microsoft, John practiced law in San Francisco with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. John received his AB degree from the Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs and his JD from Columbia Law School.

    Nov 6, 2019 | John Frank - Vice President for EU Government Affairs and Lani Cossette - Director EU Government Affairs

    E-Evidence: Robust Fundamental Rights Protections Are Needed for European Law Enforcement Authorities’ Access to Data

    Sep 9, 2019 | John Frank - Vice President for UN Affairs

    The stakes are too high to let facial recognition regulation slide

    May 3, 2019 | John Frank - Vice President for UN Affairs

    Taking further steps to support electoral integrity in Europe

    Sep 26, 2018 | John Frank - Vice President for UN Affairs

    AI and us: time to frame the conversation

    Apr 18, 2018 | John Frank - Vice President for EU Government Affairs, Mark Lange - Director EU Institutional Relations, and Lani Cossette - Director EU Government Affairs

    The eEvidence Proposal – A positive step forward

    Nov 16, 2017 | John Frank - Vice President for UN Affairs

    Finding Solutions for Law Enforcement Access to Digital Evidence

    Oct 9, 2017 | John Frank - Vice President for UN Affairs

    Securing greener power for Europe’s digital future

    Oct 6, 2017 | John Frank - Vice President for UN Affairs

    Protecting our oceans through the power of the cloud

    Sep 25, 2017 | John Frank - Vice President for UN Affairs

    Progressing from Padlocks: Securing Industry in the Cloud

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