Netflix global expansion includes bigger D.C. lobby office

Netflix on Monday launched its online streaming service in Latin America, undeterred by the setback with its Starz partnership and angry customers.

And as it sets its sights on expanding across the globe with plans for Asia and Europe, the Silicon Valley streaming giant is trying to beef up its lobbying and policy staff in Washington to work out an onslaught of international and U.S. issues that threaten its business.

The company recently posted a position for senior manager of government relations to work for its local D.C. head, Michael Drobac. It may hire more staff as it grapples with issues such as online privacy for video service providers, net neutrality and Internet consumer billing issues such data caps.

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Howard Schneider 06 Sep, 2011

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