Dan Caprio

Senior Policy Advisor
Data Protection, Privacy and Security
Washington, DC
About

Dan Caprio is an experienced international practitioner in consumer protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and data risk.

Before joining DLA Piper, Dan co-founded a firm where he advised CEOs and Corporate Boards on regulatory and policy risk and worked on several transatlantic initiatives with the European Commission including the US-EU Trade and Technology Council, addressing a wide range of digital economy matters in both Washington, DC and Brussels.

Dan's distinguished service in government as a senior executive at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Commerce has established him as a transatlantic leader in the private sector for over 25 years. His work to protect privacy and promote innovation at the Department of Commerce and FTC was foundational to the establishment of the initial US-EU Safe Harbor Agreement and the inaugural White House Cybersecurity strategy. Following his tenure in government, Dan led a market-oriented think tank in DC that focused on preserving corporate innovation within data privacy and cybersecurity frameworks.

Dan is a practitioner in the James Madison University (JMU) European Policy Studies Master's Program in Florence, Italy.

Dan is a recipient of the JMU John B. Noftsinger Alumni Award for Excellence in Public Service.

 


Areas of FocusData, Privacy and CybersecurityRegulatory and Government AffairsCybersecurityInternet of ThingsTechnology

EXPERIENCE

Since leaving the government, Dan has maintained significant leadership roles advising US government initiatives.  

  • Vice-Chair, Department of Commerce, Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB), (2023-2024)    
  • USTR and Commerce Trade Policy advisor to ITAC-6, (2012-2016)
  • Department of Homeland Security Data Privacy Advisory Committee, (2007-2012)

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • John B. Noftsinger Alumni Award, James Madison University, (2016)
  • Cyber Scoop Innovator and Entrepreneur Award, (2016)
Education
  • B.S., Political Science, James Madison University

PUBLICATIONS

Seminars

Speaking Engagements on Transatlantic Technology Policy 

NASDAQ, 2024 Global Privacy Assembly, IAPP, FTC, European Commission, European Parliament, Department of Commerce, KU Leuven, Duke Law School, George Mason Law School, Georgetown Law School, Forum Europe, RSA, HIMSS, US Chamber of Commerce, International Franchising Association, National Retail Federation, State of the Net, National Academy of Sciences, and the Aspen Technology Summit.


Prior Experience

  • Visionary Leadership: 25+ years of senior Federal Trade Commision (FTC) experience, policy judgment, and relationships among Chairs, Commissioners, and Bureau Directors driving a clear, strategic approach.
  • Innovative Problem-Solving: Known for a creative, solutions-oriented approach to complex FTC matters and policy and regulatory challenges including privacy, cybersecurity and AI.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Deep expertise in engaging with a broad range of stakeholders and third parties to build consensus and manage expectations. 
  • Global Perspective: Experience working with senior government officials on both sides of the Atlantic bridging diverse policy, regulatory requirements, and enforcement regimes.

Memberships and Affiliations

Corporate Advisory Boards 

  • Vice-Chair, Department of Commerce, Internet of Things Advisory Board, (October 2022-October 2024)
  • US Lead, US-EU Trade and Technology Dialogue (TTC/TTD), (May 2021-December 2024)
  • Co-Chair, Internet Governance Forum, Internet of Things Dynamic Coalition, (2012-2024)
  • Center for Democracy and Technology Advisory Council, (2017-2019)  
  • Founding Chair, Privacy Advisory Board, National Cybersecurity Association, (2012-2018)
  • Waggener Edstrom Public Affairs Global Advisory Board, (2007-2010)
  • Intel Corporation Privacy Advisory Board, (2006-2010)

James Madison University Advisory Boards

  • EUPS Practitioner, Lecturer, EU Master's Program, James Madison University, Florence, Italy, (2014-Present)
  • Founding Member, European Policy Studies Board, (2018-2022)
  • Founding Member, Political Science Alumni Board, (2012-2017)
  • Institute For Cyber Infrastructure & Information Assurance, (2001-2011)

My latest insights

Publication
New York City

Mayor Mamdani signals aggressive consumer protection enforcement

7 January 2026

Publication

FTC ramps up scrutiny of rental pricing practices

29 December 2025

Publication

FTC issues consumer review warning letters and vacates AI consent order: Key points

26 December 2025

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(Work, Washington D.C.)