Paul Brigner joins MPAA as chief technology policy officer

The Motion Picture Association of America announced that Paul Brigner has been named senior vice president and chief technology policy officer. In his new role Brigner will take the lead for the movie industry trade group on technology issues affecting the protection of intellectual property. He will participate in the development of industrywide content standards for streaming digital video. Brigner will report to MPAA interim CEO Bob Pisano and begin his new job Jan. 10.