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EU Data Act Deal Limits Consumer Choice and Restricts Data Flows
June 28, 2023
Brussels, BELGIUM – The political agreement on the EU’s new Data Act, struck by European Parliament and EU Council negotiators late last night, might be well-intentioned but risks hampering data-d...
CCIA Releases AI Whitepaper, Hosts Expert Panel Discussion
June 27, 2023
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association released a whitepaper Tuesday to arm policymakers with a comprehensive overview of basic artificial intelligence (AI) technologies...
CCIA Suggests Modifications to Delaware Privacy Bill
June 27, 2023
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) submitted written comments and will testify Tuesday morning before the Delaware General Assembly in opposition to HB 154 un...
CCIA Asks Massachusetts Lawmakers For Updates To Privacy Bill
June 26, 2023
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association has submitted written comments on S. 148/ H.357 and S. 184/H.386, two pieces of legislation related to health data privacy and geo...
CCIA Praises Biden Broadband Infrastructure Announcement
June 26, 2023
Washington – President Biden took further steps today toward releasing millions of dollars to build out high-speed broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas, announcing state fundin...
CCIA Responds to Canadian Parliament Passing The Online News Act, Bill C-18
June 23, 2023
Washington— The Canadian Parliament passed legislation that would require internet services to pay fees when linking to news content. The Online News Act, C-18, has now received Royal Assent and ent...
CCIA Files Comments On FTC Proposal to Expand Negative Option Rule
June 23, 2023
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association filed comments in response to an FTC proposal to expand the Negative Option Rule, often called the “Click-to-Cancel Rule.” CCI...
FTC Collecting Comments On Cloud Computing, CCIA Offers Input
June 21, 2023
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association has filed comments on cloud computing in response to a request from the Federal Trade Commission. Cloud computing has enabled inte...
FTC Announces Consumer Protection Case Against Amazon Retail Practices
June 21, 2023
Washington – The Federal Trade Commission has announced it will initiate a case against Amazon for practices around customer signup and cancellation for Amazon Prime, which offers free shipping and ...
CCIA’s Response To AI Regulatory Framework
June 21, 2023
Washington - Senator Chuck Schumer, D-NY, announced a framework for regulating artificial intelligence during a speech Wednesday. The two-part proposal, titled the “SAFE Innovation Framework,” see...
EU Media Freedom Act: Council Makes Improvements But Misinformation Loopholes Remain
June 21, 2023
Brussels, BELGIUM – Today, the Council of the European Union adopted the position of the 27 Member States on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). Ever since the European Commission proposed the EM...