Computer & Communication Industry Association
PublishedAugust 2, 2017

Tech Associations Send Letter To Senators About Problems With Proposed Changes CDA-230

Washington – CCIA joined nine other associations in a letter to senators about the unintended consequences of legislation to update Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. While associations support their goal of shutting down organizations like Backpage that facilitate human trafficking, the proposed bill would ensnare legitimate companies. CCIA also expressed its concerns in a statement when the bill was introduced Tuesday.

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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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CCIA Files Comments as Canada Considers Age Verification Requirements

Washington – As Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner considers potential age assurance measures, the Computer & Communications Industry Association offered comments. CCIA argued that al...
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Senate Commerce Committee to Markup Several Bills Aimed at Online Safety on Wednesday

Washington – The Senate Commerce Committee is scheduled to markup several bills on Wednesday that aim to tackle various online safety issues, including S. 1748, Kids Online Safety Act; S. 4199, Yout...
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CCIA Files FAA Comments on a Framework for Drone Regulation

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has asked stakeholders for comments due today on its proposed framework for regulating drones. The Computer & Communications Industry Association...
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