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June 24, 2020
CCIA Raises Privacy and Security Concerns Regarding Brazil’s Proposed ‘Fake News’ Law
Washington -- The Senate of Brazil is likely to soon consider Bill number 630/2020, the “Fake News Law” ostensibly aimed at combating online disinformation. Recent amendments to this legislation h...
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June 24, 2020
CCIA Expresses Concern Over New Senate Bill To Weaken Encryption
Washington -- A bill to give law enforcement more access to personal data with fewer legal protections for citizens has been introduced in the Senate Tuesday. Senators Lindsey Graham, R-SC, and Tom Co...
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June 24, 2020
CCIA Welcomes EU Report On GDPR Enforcement Deficiencies
Brussels, BELGIUM -- Today the European Commission released its first full assessment of Europe’s data protection rules. After two years of application, the European Commission highlighted several d...
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June 18, 2020
Court Ruling Rejects Core of French Hate Speech Law
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...
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June 18, 2020
CCIA Statement on Negotiations on Global Tax Reform
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 ...
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June 17, 2020
DOJ Proposes Modifying Law Supporting Free Speech Online In Effort To Pressure Internet Companies On Content Moderation Policies
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...
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June 15, 2020
Arthur Sidney Joins CCIA As Vice President of Public Policy
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. ...
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June 12, 2020
CCIA Comments Support the EU’s Approach on Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
Brussels, BELGIUM -- The Computer & Communications Industry Association welcomes the European Commission’s approach to Artificial Intelligence in comments filed today responding to the Commissio...
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June 9, 2020
CCIA Applauds FCC Vote to Promote 5G Deployment
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 ...
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June 8, 2020
CCIA Supports Efforts to Uphold Multistakeholder Approach to Internet Governance
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...
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June 5, 2020
CCIA Welcomes Outcome of Telecommunications Council
Brussels, BELGIUM -- The Computer & Communications Industry Association welcomed today’s meeting of European telecommunications ministers. Link to summary of their discussion. Ministers agreed t...