PublishedNovember 5, 2014

New EU Cyber Security Directive should focus on protection of truly critical infrastructure

The European Parliament’s vote from March 2014 correctly improved the scope of the Network and Information Directive by focusing on truly critical infrastructure such as the energy, banking, and transport sectors.  CCIA encourages the Council to maintain the same focus in their discussions.  We support the Council’s work and welcome the Italian Presidency’s goal of adopting this important proposal by year’s end. To read the letter, click here.

reading-tablet
  • Press Releases
  • Privacy

CCIA Expresses Concerns With Texas Digital Protections Legislation Ahead Of Hearing

Washington – The Texas legislature has scheduled a hearing on HB 18 Monday, intending to protect minors online. The bill, however, contains provisions that may conflict with federal law and result i...
reading-tablet
  • Press Releases
  • Trade

CCIA Statement on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiation Round

Washington – Officials from the United States and their counterparts concluded a negotiating round for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in Bali, Indonesia, with parties discussing a range of iss...
  • Content Moderation

CCIA Files Comments in Opposition to Tennessee Social Media Content Moderation Bills

Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association today offered comments in opposition to two proposed Tennessee laws, SB 1299/HB 1504 and SB 111/HB 682, which would seek to preven...
reading-tablet
  • Press Releases
  • Digital Economy
  • European Union

Data Act: Modest Improvements by EU Parliament and Council Fail To Address Structural Flaws

Brussels, BELGIUM – Today, the European Parliament adopted its final report on the Data Act, the proposed EU regulation introducing harmonised rules on data-sharing and access obligations. With Memb...