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Court Ruling Rejects Core of French Hate Speech Law
June 18, 2020
Brussels, BELGIUM -- Today the French Constitutional Court published its decision on the French “Avia Law” aimed at combating hate speech online. The Computer & Communications Industry Associa...
CCIA Statement on Negotiations on Global Tax Reform
June 18, 2020
The following can be attributed to Computer & Communications Industry Association Vice President and Head of CCIA’s European office in Brussels Christian Borggreen:
“We continue to support ...
DOJ Proposes Modifying Law Supporting Free Speech Online In Effort To Pressure Internet Companies On Content Moderation Policies
June 17, 2020
Washington -- Today the Justice Department announced a proposal to alter the law that allows internet users to instantly communicate online. The law, known as Section 230, was envisioned to protect fr...
Arthur Sidney Joins CCIA As Vice President of Public Policy
June 15, 2020
Washington -- Arthur Sidney takes over as Vice President of Public Policy at the Computer & Communications Industry Association Monday, assuming a role previously held by President Matt Schruers. ...
CCIA Comments Support the EU’s Approach on Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
June 12, 2020
Brussels, BELGIUM -- The Computer & Communications Industry Association welcomes the European Commission’s approach to Artificial Intelligence in comments filed today responding to the Commissio...
CCIA Applauds FCC Vote to Promote 5G Deployment
June 9, 2020
Washington -- The FCC has voted to approve the 5G Upgrade Order announced last month by Commissioner Brendan Carr. The order will facilitate updating regulations to help broadband providers deploy 5G ...
CCIA Supports Efforts to Uphold Multistakeholder Approach to Internet Governance
June 8, 2020
Washington — CCIA President Matt Schruers sent a letter to the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) in response to an open consultation regarding the International Tel...
CCIA Welcomes Outcome of Telecommunications Council
June 5, 2020
Brussels, BELGIUM -- The Computer & Communications Industry Association welcomed today’s meeting of European telecommunications ministers. Link to summary of their discussion. Ministers agreed t...
Industry Groups Offer Recommendation to G20 Digital Economy Ministers
June 3, 2020
Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association joined a number of global industry associations in a statement offering recommendations to the G20 Digital Economy Ministers. The ...
CCIA Supports USTR Scrutiny on National Tax Measures
June 2, 2020
Washington — The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced investigations into the actions of a number of countries that have adopted or proposed digital services taxes. The Computer &...
White House Issues Executive Order Aimed At Online Speech, Social Media Companies
May 28, 2020
Washington - President Trump escalated his threat to free speech online today. From the Oval Office, Trump denounced social media, expressing his desire to shut Twitter down. The President then expl...