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European Commission Issues Guidance On Transatlantic Data Flows, Wants Quick Agreement On New “Bulletproof” Safe Harbour
November 6, 2015
Brussels - The European Commission today issued guidance to companies after the European Court of Justice invalidated the 15 years old EU-U.S. Safe Harbour framework which EU and U.S. big and small co...
CCIA Welcomes New House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady
November 5, 2015
Washington -- As Paul Ryan becomes House speaker, Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, was chosen to take over as House Ways & Means Committee Chairman. The Computer & Communications Industry Associatio...
House Judiciary Subcommittee Examines Data Flow Policies, Other Digital Trade Barriers
November 4, 2015
Washington -- House Judiciary IP & Internet subcommittee chairman Darrell Issa opened Tuesday’s hearing titled “International Data Flows: Promoting Digital Trade in the 21st Century” by sayi...
UK Proposes Bill To Increase Government Surveillance
November 4, 2015
Brussels -- The United Kingdom today presented the draft Investigatory Powers Bill which raises serious concerns about privacy rights and government surveillance.
The bill will require Internet and so...
House Subcommittee Digs Into “Dig Once” Bill and Other Legislation to Speed Broadband Deployment
November 3, 2015
Washington - The House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing on October 28th titled “Breaking Down Barriers to Broadband Infrastructure Deployment.” ...
House Subcommittee Digs Into "Dig Once" Bill and Other Legislation to Speed Broadband Deployment
November 3, 2015
Washington - The House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing on October 28th titled “Breaking Down Barriers to Broadband Infrastructure Deployment.” ...
Debunking Myths about Title II’s Effect on Internet Investment
October 30, 2015
Opponents of the FCC’s Open Internet rules have frequently stated that the rules will stifle ISP investment and innovation, yielding “unintended negative consequences for consumers and various par...
Debunking Myths about Title II's Effect on Internet Investment
October 30, 2015
Opponents of the FCC’s Open Internet rules have frequently stated that the rules will stifle ISP investment and innovation, yielding “unintended negative consequences for consumers and various par...
A Legal Snippet in Germany Could Mean … Seven Words Maximum
October 29, 2015
Brussels - In our report on digital trade barriers yesterday for USTR CCIA cited issues from Internet censorship and data transfers to fair use and copyright issues like Germany's snippet tax. The pus...
CCIA Submits Report to USTR On Digital Trade Barriers As Part Of Annual NTE
October 28, 2015
Washington -- As the U.S. Trade Representative’s office prepares its annual report on trade barriers, the Computer & Communications Industry Association offered its input on digital trade issues...
Tech Industry Applauds House Passage of Judicial Redress Act
October 20, 2015
Washington — The House of Representatives today considered and approved the Judicial Redress Act of 2015 (H.R. 1428). The Act extends to the citizens of designated foreign allies certain redress r...