Oct. 23, 2023
inadequate feedback mechanisms in the regulatory process can contribute to complex, confusing regulations. Some ways that insufficient feedback causes problems: Regulators miss crucial perspectives from impacted groups that could simplify language and requirements. Without input from end users, regulations often end up technical, legalistic and hard to comply with. Lack of feedback on how regulations will work in practice allows unintended consequences to go unnoticed. With no channel for feedback after implementation, ineffective or problematic rules go unchanged. Minimal feedback reduces accountability for creating clear, workable regulations. Regulators operate in a bubble without on-the-ground insights into regulations' real-world effects. Poor feedback stunts iterative improvement of regulations over time. Expanding formal feedback channels, and incorporating that input into the regulatory process, could go a long way towards simplifying complex rules. Input from businesses, consumers, and other stakeholders affected is key to crafting effective regulations. Ongoing feedback loops also allow refinement of regulations to improve clarity and efficacy over time. Sent with Proton Mail secure email.