; (xvi) to serve as the interagency coordinator for the United States Government on engagement with foreign governments on cyberspace and digital economy issues described in the Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2018 ; (xvii) to promote international policies to secure radio frequency spectrum for United States businesses and national security needs; (xviii) to promote and protect the exercise of human rights, including freedom of speech and religion, through the Internet; (xix) to build capacity of United States diplomatic officials to engage on cyber issues; (xx) to encourage the development and adoption by foreign countries of internationally recognized standards, policies, and best practices; and (xxi) to promote and advance international policies that protect individuals’ private data. (3) Qualifications The head of the Office should be an individual of demonstrated competency in the fields of— (A) cybersecurity and other relevant cyber issues; and (B) international diplomacy. (4) Organizational placement (A) Initial placement During the 4-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2018 , the head of the Office shall report to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs or to an official holding a higher position than the Under Secretary for Political Affairs in the Department of State. (B) Subsequent placement After the conclusion of the 4-year period referred to in subparagraph (A), the head of the Office shall report to— (i) an appropriate Under Secretary; or (ii) an official holding a higher position than Under Secretary. (5) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection may be construed to preclude— (A) the Office from being elevated to a Bureau within the Department of State