Computer & Communication Industry Association
PublishedFebruary 15, 2017

Tech Industry Groups Ask Congress To Add Reforms To Surveillance Act

Washington — The expiration of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is fast approaching. CCIA and other tech industry groups sent a letter today urging Congressional leaders to consider orderly debate on the provision that gives the government surveillance authorization. The goal of debate ahead of a vote to renew FISA would be to add meaningful protections for Internet users’ privacy and civil liberties, improved transparency and accountability, and continued oversight.

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CCIA Urges California Appeals Court to Protect Section 230 and Online Innovation

The Computer & Communications Industry Association has filed an amicus curiae letter urging a California appeals court to reverse a lower court ruling that could weaken key legal protections for o...
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CCIA Encourages Supreme Court to Hear Patent Case that Involves Key Tool to Disarm Patent Trolls

Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association has joined multiple other trade associations in the technology sector to file an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to hear a p...
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CCIA Hires a New Policy Counsel, Trade Policy Manager

Washington –  The Computer & Communications Industry Association is pleased to welcome Rachel Grey as Technology Policy Counsel and Theo Leavell, Trade Policy Manager. Grey will advocate on...
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Australia’s Revised News Bargaining Incentive Remains a Discriminatory Tax on U.S. Digital Services

Washington – The Australian government introduced a package of legislation today to establish its News Media Bargaining Incentive, including a measure that would impose a financial penalty on a narr...
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