Computer & Communication Industry Association
PublishedApril 7, 2025

House Committee Seeks to Revive Action on Federal Privacy Legislation

Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association has submitted comments to the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s comprehensive digital privacy working group advocating for strong federal privacy protections for all online users. CCIA’s comments highlight the need for business certainty and strong privacy controls.

The following can be attributed to CCIA Vice President for Federal Affairs Brian McMillan:

“Consumers and companies alike broadly support a strong, uniform, national privacy law. We appreciate the opportunity to provide the comprehensive digital privacy working group with our perspectives on privacy legislation to develop durable rules of the road, while encouraging innovation and avoiding infringing on important principles such as freedom of speech.”

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