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EU Should Consider All Available Technologies To Meet 2030 Connectivity Targets, Tech Industry Urges
January 30, 2024
Brussels, BELGIUM – In a new paper launched today, the tech and digital sector calls on EU policymakers to embrace forward-thinking solutions to achieve the EU’s 2030 Digital Decade connectivity t...
CCIA Europe Statement on Amazon-iRobot Developments
January 29, 2024
Brussels, BELGIUM – The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) issued the following statement in response to news reports that Amazon has decided to abandon its plan to acq...
Proposed UK Tech Regulations under DMCC Could Cost Consumers up to £160 Billion, New Research Finds
January 26, 2024
Washington – New research from Europe Economics, commissioned by CCIA, analyzes the potential economic impact of the UK’s proposed Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Bill (DMCC) currently...
CCIA Statement Responding to Florida Passing Online Age Verification Bill
January 24, 2024
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association issued the following statement in response to Florida’s House passing its social media ban for users under 16 and age verificati...
CCIA Submits Comments on Utah, Indiana Device Filtering Bills
January 24, 2024
Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted comments ahead of hearings on legislation in Utah and Indiana that would require mandatory device filters for minors. CCIA...
Fighting Child Abuse: Looming Legal Vacuum Requires Urgent Action, but Long-Term CSA Regulation Should Remain Priority
January 23, 2024
Brussels, BELGIUM – Swift action is needed to ensure the internet stays safe for children, more than 50 signatories warn the EU institutions in a joint statement. With negotiations on new EU rules t...
New Research Shows Massive Growth in Entertainment Industries Fueled by Internet
January 22, 2024
Washington – New research conducted by Mike Masnick and Leigh Beadon of the Copia Institute and commissioned by the CCIA Research Center demonstrates significant growth in the music, film, gaming, a...
CCIA Response to News Reports EU Regulators May Block iRobot Acquisition
January 18, 2024
In response to news reports, including the Wall Street Journal, that EU competition regulators intend to block Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot, the following can be attributed to Computer & Commu...
NY Governor Includes Age Verification for Social Media Proposal in FY2025 Budget
January 17, 2024
Washington – As part of her budget proposal announced this week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul released proposed language that would require age verification and parental consent for minors to use ...
CCIA Welcomes New Vice President for Federal Affairs
January 16, 2024
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association is pleased to welcome Brian McMillan as its new Vice President for Federal Affairs. McMillan most recently served as Chief Counsel...
CCIA Offers Comments on Florida’s Proposed Age Verification Bill
January 11, 2024
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association has filed comments ahead of a Florida hearing on its proposed bill, HB 1, which would require age verification for online users.&n...