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About Us – Digital Platforms Commission (DPC)

Who We Are

The Digital Platforms Commission (DPC) is an independent regulatory authority under the United States Department of State. It was established to oversee, certify, and regulate digital platforms that operate within the U.S. digital environment — including social media networks, messaging applications, AI-driven systems, and other user-facing technologies.

The DPC ensures that all operational platforms adhere to a national framework designed to uphold transparency, protect civil liberties, and promote public safety in the digital space.

Our Mission

To establish a trusted, ethical, and secure digital ecosystem by setting national standards for platform operation, content governance, and data protection — ensuring accountability and public safety online.

What We Do

License & Certify

digital platforms through the DPC Trust Framework

Audit & Monitor

active digital entities under our regulatory jurisdiction

Enforce

compliance with penalties for platforms that violate public trust

Educate

the public and stakeholders about digital rights, safety, and accountability

Support Innovation

while ensuring adherence to legal and ethical guidelines

Why We Exist

With the rise of misinformation, data exploitation, cyber threats, and algorithmic harm, modern society faces unprecedented risks in the digital age. The DPC was founded to:

Regulate what was previously unregulated

Protect what was previously ignored

Hold accountable those who shape public discourse

Digital platforms have become modern infrastructure. The DPC ensures they serve the people — not the other way around.

Organizational Divisions

The Commission is structured into six core units:

Office of Certification & Licensing

Reviews, certifies, and renews platform registrations

Compliance & Audit Bureau

Oversees digital audits and transparency reporting

Enforcement Division

Issues penalties, suspensions, or legal referrals for violations

Technology & Data Office

Manages the DPC Oversight Node API and platform integration

Public Engagement & Media Relations

Handles press, public inquiries, and outreach

Policy & Standards Committee

Continuously updates and enforces the 13 Pillars of Compliance

The 13 Pillars of Compliance

All platforms are required to meet standards across areas such as:

Content moderation & misinformation control
Privacy & data protection
Ad transparency & algorithmic fairness
AI disclosure & child safety
Cybersecurity & whistleblower protections
User rights & internal audits

View full details on the Regulations page.

International Cooperation

The DPC collaborates with international regulatory bodies to ensure cross-border digital safety standards and platform interoperability. We recognize the global nature of digital infrastructure and lead through aligned governance efforts.

Looking Ahead

As technology continues to evolve, the DPC remains committed to:

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Our Vision

To establish a trusted digital ecosystem where innovation thrives under accountability, misinformation is curtailed, and users are empowered with security, fairness, and choice across every online platform they engage with.

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