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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1155 F Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 475 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Menlo Park |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 94025 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400458207-12
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6. House ID# 408140000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Joel Kaplan, Vice-President, U.S. Public Policy |
Date | 04/22/2013 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
International regulation of the Internet; restrictions on Internet access by foreign governments; and protecting and advancing online freedom of expression.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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see prior reports |
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Louisa |
Terrell |
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see prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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see prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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see prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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see prior reports |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal policy on issues relevant to technology and Internet policy including privacy, security, protecting children and online safety; implementation of Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA); Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2013 (S. 418); Administration's process on Do Not Track / multi-stakeholder process; Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 (S. 607) and general electronic privacy issues including geolocation information.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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see prior reports |
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Louisa |
Terrell |
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see prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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see prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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see prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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see prior reports |
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Susan |
Gonzales |
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see prior reports |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MIA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Education regarding Internet media information security policy and Internet privacy issues; federal privacy legislation; and freedom of expression on the Internet.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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see prior reports |
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Louisa |
Terrell |
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see prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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see prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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see prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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see prior reports |
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Susan |
Gonzales |
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see prior reports |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ADV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Education regarding online advertising.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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see prior reports |
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Louisa |
Terrell |
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see prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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see prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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see prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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see prior reports |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding reform of immigration system, including temporary high-tech worker visas and employment-based permanent residency; and I-Squared Act of 2013 (S. 169).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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see prior reports |
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Louisa |
Terrell |
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see prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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see prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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see prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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see prior reports |
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Susan |
Gonzales |
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see prior reports |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding cyber security and data security; Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (H.R. 624); Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 (H.R. 756); and Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (S. 21).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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see prior reports |
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Louisa |
Terrell |
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see prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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see prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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see prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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see prior reports |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding tax issues including stock options; and CUT Loopholes Act (S. 268).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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see prior reports |
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Louisa |
Terrell |
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see prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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see prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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see prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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see prior reports |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
1 | 3 | 5 |
2 | 4 | 6 |
FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
1 | 5 | 9 |
2 | 6 | 10 |
3 | 7 | 11 |
4 | 8 | 12 |