Pamela Jones Harbour

Pamela LeDeyce Jones Harbour (born July 15, 1959) is an American lawyer who served as a member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from 2003 to 2009. As of 2021, Harbour is one of just three African-Americans to have served as a member of the FTC. Additionally, she is one of the just three political independents to serve on the body as of 2017. While a member of the FTC, she was notably the sole commissioner to dissent from the agency's decision to approve Google's acquisition of DoubleClick.

Early life and education Pamela LeDeyce Jones was born in Queens, New York. She has one brother, Joseph, Jr. On August 4, 2003, Harbour was officially sworn in as a member of the FTC, and would serve in the position until her term expired in September 2009.

In 2007, she was the sole commissioner to dissent from the FTC's decision to approve Google's acquisition of DoubleClick. Harbour expressed concerns regarding consumer data privacy.

Following the expiration of her term in office, President Barack Obama appointed Julie Brill to replace her on the FTC. As of 2021, Harbour is one of just three African-Americans to serve on the FTC: The other two were A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. (served from 1962-1964) and Mozelle W. Thompson (served from 1997-2004). No African-Americans have been appointed to serve on the commission since.

Post-FTC career After Harbour left the FTC in 2010, she became a partner in Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.’s antitrust and competition practice. In October 2014, Harbour was hired by Herbalife Nutrition as Senior Vice President, Global Member Compliance & Privacy. In February 2016, she became the company's legal officer.

Personal life Harbour is married to John Harbour, and has three children.

Awards Women History Makers, Caribbean Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 1998 Champion of Freedom Award, Electronic Privacy Information Center, 2010 Spirit of Excellence Award, The American Bar Association Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession, 2019

Published works Harbour, Pamela Jones and Leibowitz, Jon, Subject Line Labeling as a Weapon Against Spam: A CAN-SPAM Report to Congress, DIANE Publishing, 2005,