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CCIA responds to consultation on EU Commission white paper on digital infrastructure
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) has submitted its response to the public consultation on the European Commission’s white paper, "How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs."
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CCIA opposes American Privacy Rights Act ahead of House committee markup
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has issued a letter to House leaders emphasizing the necessity for "strong, comprehensive federal privacy legislation" that safeguards consumers, resolves conflicts with state laws, and sustains innovation critical to U.S. productivity. The association has expressed opposition to the "American Privacy Rights Act" (APRA), stating it does not meet these criteria.
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Coalition opposes California Journalism Preservation Act citing free speech concerns
Ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA), the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) submitted a coalition letter opposing AB 886. The letter, supported by 16 writers, civil society groups, and industry organizations, outlines concerns about the recently amended version of the bill.
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CCIA urges US action against Canada's new digital services tax
Canada's Parliament passed Bill C-59 yesterday, introducing a digital services tax (DST) that has been described as burdensome and discriminatory. The bill is expected to receive Royal Assent soon, potentially as early as today, though the exact enactment date of the DST will be determined by implementing regulations.
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Study highlights flaws in EU's Artificial Intelligence Act
Brussels, BELGIUM – The EU’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act suffers from critical shortcomings, according to a legal analysis published today. Despite assurances from the European Commission and EU co-legislators, the study reveals that the landmark regulation fails to genuinely adhere to a risk-based approach.
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Investors could lose $1.3 trillion if Congress repeals Section 230
Repealing Section 230 would cost investors at least $1.3 trillion, resulting in a 2.9% decline in the S&P 500, according to a new study. The research also indicates that such a repeal would impose losses on each state's average retirement savings of at least $9,000 per saver. This is significant as most people's retirement savings are invested in stock holdings like S&P 500 Index funds, which include companies affected by the potential repeal.
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CCIA set to testify on three California tech bills
As California legislators consider several tech-focused bills, including proposals regulating artificial intelligence and reporting mechanisms for cyberbullying, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) will testify on Tuesday.
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Antitrust legislation could cost US $123 billion GDP loss within first year
Washington – The U.S. could face a $123 billion GDP loss and the elimination of 346,000 jobs within the first year if states enact stringent antitrust laws similar to New York's Twenty-First Century Antitrust Act, according to a new study. The research also projects that these negative effects will increase over time, resulting in a 4.4% GDP loss of $1.7 trillion and 3.5 million fewer jobs over the next decade. The Computer & Communications Industry Association’s Research Center released the study titled “Assessment of Economic Costs of Imposing Abuse of Dominance Standards...
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House reintroduces SHOP SAFE Act targeting counterfeit goods in e-commerce
Washington – Leaders of the House Committee on the Judiciary have reintroduced the Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act (SHOP SAFE Act). Similar legislation was introduced last Congress and faced opposition from numerous businesses, civil society organizations, and trademark scholars.
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Tech associations urge increased vendor diversity for improved cybersecurity
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) have issued a letter signed by three other associations in anticipation of a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing. The hearing will address cybersecurity risks that have compromised numerous government agency servers. Microsoft’s Vice Chairman and President, Brad Smith, is expected to respond to questions regarding Microsoft's security incidents.
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Trade groups urge Biden Administration's response to Canada's digital services tax
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has joined ten other trade associations in urging the Biden Administration to address Canada’s imminent digital services tax (DST). The associations have sent a letter calling for an investigation into the discriminatory aspects of the DST under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA).
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CCIA opposes New York bill on social media changes for young users
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has formally opposed New York State Legislature's proposed bill S. 7694A/A.8148A, citing concerns over the online age verification requirements it entails. The CCIA argues that these requirements would necessitate the collection of sensitive personal information from users and their parents, potentially cutting off access to online communities for many individuals.
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Senate subcommittee to discuss competition's role in economic resiliency
The Senate Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust has scheduled a hearing on Wednesday titled “Strengthening U.S. Economic Leadership: The Role of Competition in Enhancing Economic Resiliency.” This hearing aims to examine how competition and robust supply chains contribute to economic resilience and the role of the current antitrust framework in achieving these goals in the U.S. and other major economies.
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Streaming providers required by CRTC to fund Canadian content
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced a decision requiring certain streaming providers to allocate 5% of their revenue to funds supporting the production of Canadian content. This obligation, part of the implementation process for the Online Streaming Act, aims to generate $200 million CAD annually, primarily from U.S. suppliers.
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CCIA urges veto on Vermont's proposed data privacy act
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has urged Vermont Governor Phil Scott to veto H.121, a bill proposing the Vermont Data Privacy Act and an age-appropriate design code standard in the state. While the CCIA supports Vermont's aim to enhance data privacy protections and online safety for minors, it raises concerns about several components of H.121 that present constitutional and compliance issues.
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CCIA files brief supporting Idaho's stance on bad faith patent filings
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has filed an amicus brief at the Federal Circuit, urging it to uphold a ruling that Idaho's bad faith patent law is not preempted. The legislation was enacted to address the misuse of demand letters by patent trolls.
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CCIA urges action against Canada's proposed digital services tax
During the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Commission meetings in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) raised concerns over Canada’s proposed digital services tax (DST). The DST, part of Bill C-59 nearing final legislative stages, is viewed as disproportionately harmful to U.S. companies and detrimental to digital exports and Canadian innovation. It is estimated that the DST could cost U.S. companies billions of dollars and result in significant job losses.
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Study highlights barriers hindering Europe's digital competitiveness
A major new study on strengthening EU digital competitiveness explains why the EU has been less successful than the United States and China in growing its tech sector, and proposes actionable recommendations to close the widening gap. Solutions proposed by the authors include a temporary pause on new EU digital legislation and changes that would allow European pension and insurance funds to make tens of billions in new funding available to cash-strapped tech startups.
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House committee reviews draft of American Data Privacy Rights Act
The House Committee on Energy & Commerce, Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce is set to review a discussion draft of the "American Data Privacy Rights Act" (APRA) on Thursday, May 23. The draft includes elements from the Child Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) and the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). APRA seeks to establish baseline federal privacy protections aimed at minimizing data collection by private businesses, while COPPA 2.0 and KOSA focus specifically on younger users.
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CCIA opposes Illinois' proposed Journalism Preservation Act citing constitutional concerns
Ahead of the Illinois General Assembly’s hearing on the proposed Journalism Preservation Act, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted a coalition letter opposing SB 3591.