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A new study conducted by the CCIA Research Center has unveiled significant consumer benefits resulting from retail membership bundles at Mexico's top four Big Box stores: Walmart Pass, Sam's Club, Costco, and H-E-B Prime. The research indicates that Mexican consumers are reaping an annual consumer surplus of approximately MXN $1.4 billion through these membership bundles.According to the study, a staggering 81% of members at one of Mexico's leading Big Box stores also hold memberships with at least one other Big Box retailer. When factoring in MeLi+ and Amazon, the...
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Sacramento, Calif. – As California legislators approach milestone legislative deadlines, they are expected to consider various tech bills across committee hearings in the Assembly and Senate Tuesday. The Computer & Communications Industry Association’s State Policy Director Khara Boender will submit written statements and testify opposing up to five bills, including SB 1154, SB 1504, SB 1444, SB 1228, and AB 2655.SB 1154 would harm numerous businesses and industries statewide by prohibiting the use of pricing algorithms to set or recommend a price or commercial term that...
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In response to a speech by the Financial Conduct Authority regarding tech companies in finance, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) issued a statement through its Senior Director, Matt Sinclair, expressing concerns about the regulator's stance.Sinclair criticized the FCA's focus on the potential impact of data held by technology firms, noting that these firms have not been linked to significant harms in the financial services sector. He stated, "With so many actual barriers to entry and real consumer harms in financial services, it is striking that...
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Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has emphasized the crucial role of trade in enhancing supply chain resilience. In response to a proceeding by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), CCIA submitted comments underscoring the significance of trade policies in strengthening supply chains.CCIA Vice President of Digital Trade, Jonathan McHale, expressed concerns regarding the potential misrepresentation of the impact of trade on supply chain resilience and broader economic issues. McHale stated, "USTR’s Federal Register Notice...
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Brussels, BELGIUM – Today, the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) has stirred controversy with its decision on the Financial Data Access Regulation (FiDA) as it faces criticism for limiting consumer choice, hurting competition, and stifling innovation in the financial sector.The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) has expressed strong opposition to the Committee's move, particularly its intention to exclude innovative players from the market. CCIA Europe highlights concerns about the exclusion of companies labeled...
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Brussels, BELGIUM – Today, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta presented his Report on the Future of the Single Market, as requested by the European Council in June 2023. The report aims to provide concrete and ambitious recommendations to the EU Member States and the European Commission, as a new five-year legislature is due to begin after this year’s European elections.In response to the report, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) has expressed its support for efforts to strengthen the EU Single Market. CCIA Europe, a longstanding...
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Washington – The House Ways & Means Committee marked up and passed several trade-related bills today, including legislation on the reauthorization and reform of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program and a bill that would eliminate de minimis benefits for a broad set of imports.Specifically, the committee passed H.R. 7986—“Generalized System Preferences Reform Act”—which would reauthorize the GSP program that offers developing countries the ability to export to the United States without duties on thousands of products that they would otherwise have been...
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Brussels, BELGIUM — The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) has expressed concerns regarding the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)’s Opinion 08/2024 on valid consent in the context of ‘pay or consent’ models used by large online platforms.In a statement attributed to CCIA Europe’s Senior Policy Manager, Claudia Canelles Quaroni, the organization criticized the EDPB's approach, stating, “With an approach targeted predominantly at large online platforms, the EDPB risks opening a Pandora’s box. A two-speed data protection regime would set a...
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Sacramento, Calif. – The Computer & Communications Industry Association has submitted written comments in opposition to California’s SB 1154 and will testify at today’s hearing before the state Senate Judiciary Committee.SB 1154 would harm numerous businesses and industries statewide by prohibiting the use of pricing algorithms to set or recommend a price or commercial term that incorporates nonpublic competitor data. These algorithms are crucial for businesses to efficiently adjust prices in line with supply and demand fluctuations, bypassing traditional pricing methods....
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In a recent development, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has joined forces with 40 organizations to press the Biden Administration to reaffirm its commitment to robust digital trade rules and uphold U.S. economic interests in the digital sphere globally. The call to action comes ahead of crucial hearings featuring the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee this week.The coalition of industry organizations, representing a diverse array of sectors, expressed concerns about the USTR's...
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Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association issued a statement in response to reports of the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) intending to intervene in nascent artificial intelligence markets.CCIA UK Senior Director Matt Sinclair expressed concerns regarding premature intervention in the AI market, stating, “The CMA should be careful that it does not intervene prematurely in a rapidly evolving market for AI services. In many cases, partnerships that bring together different capabilities are a means for companies to accelerate innovation,...
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Sacramento, Calif. – The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) will be presenting their stance on California's tech bills in a hearing scheduled for Wednesday. CCIA State Policy Director Khara Boender will be testifying on behalf of CCIA regarding three bills, advocating for certain amendments while opposing one.CCIA supports AB 2839 and AB 2355, with Boender emphasizing the importance of addressing potential risks associated with generative artificial intelligence. Regarding these bills, Boender stated, "While we recognize the urgent need to implement...
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Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) is set to testify at a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property on Wednesday, as reported on April 9, 2024. CCIA's senior counsel for innovation policy, Joshua Landau, will be presenting insights to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet regarding potential issues surrounding AI-generated intellectual property.During the hearing, Landau will emphasize the importance of maintaining AI as a complement to human creativity rather...
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Brussels, BELGIUM – Ahead of the European Parliament Plenary vote on the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) procedural rules, industry associations are urging the European Parliament to take a practical approach. The focus is on maintaining the balance of public interests and upholding basic GDPR principles.In a joint letter issued by six industry associations, concerns were raised about potentially undermining fundamental GDPR principles during the upcoming vote. Claudia Canelles Quaroni, CCIA Europe’s Senior Policy Manager, emphasized the importance of...
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Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association, together with Concurrences, will co-host a half-day program Tuesday, April 9, to mark the release of their latest joint publication, “The 2023 U.S. Merger Guidelines: A Review.”The conference speakers will include two former Federal Trade Commissioners, merger practitioners, and authors of the publication as they discuss key aspects of the revised Guidelines and their expectations for U.S. merger policy and enforcement. In particular, antitrust experts and practitioners will examine the Guidelines’ practical...
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Washington – The U.S. Commerce Department announced today $6.6 billion in funding under the CHIPS and Science Act toward three Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) chipmaking fabrication plants in Arizona.In response to this announcement, CCIA President & CEO Matt Schruers expressed his support by stating, "We applaud the Biden Administration for investing in high tech competitiveness and paving the way for more U.S.-based manufacturing capacity that will fuel innovation for products across the economy. This investment in TSMC chip-making in Arizona is a...
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Brussels, BELGIUM – EU and U.S. officials recently convened in Brussels and Leuven as part of the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council to discuss joint actions on AI, 6G standards, semiconductors, and quantum technologies.According to Alexandre Roure, Head of Policy and Deputy Head of Office at CCIA Europe, the discussions marked a positive development in transatlantic relations. Roure stated, "We are encouraged to see that the European Union and the United States are making positive strides in boosting trade, economic security, and digital collaboration." He also...
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Washington – Meta has filed a motion for summary judgment filed today in the FTC’s lawsuit against the social media company. The FTC’s lawsuit, filed back in 2021, is accusing Meta of abusing an alleged monopoly power with the acquisitions of Instagram and Whatsapp in 2012 and 2014 respectively. The FTC previously approved these acquisitions.The Computer & Communications Industry Association, which has advocated for competition in the tech industry for more than 50 years, has weighed in on the issue. CCIA President & CEO Matt Schruers expressed his concerns regarding the...
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Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has voiced its opposition to a proposed bill in Vermont that could impact online privacy and data security.The bill in question, S.289, aims to implement age verification methods online, which CCIA argues could compromise residents' data and personal information. CCIA provided written comments and testimony to Vermont lawmakers expressing their concerns about the bill.According to CCIA, the additional personal information required by the bill could undermine efforts to pass and implement a...
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Brussels, BELGIUM – EU and U.S. officials are gathering in Brussels and Leuven today ahead of a key meeting of the EU-U.S. Trade & Technology Council to discuss transatlantic cooperation, specifically on digital governance and resilient trade.The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has voiced its support for greater U.S.-EU dialogue and cooperation on trade and technology policy, welcoming the TTC as a crucial platform to engage on pressing digital trade issues.CCIA's Senior Vice President and Head of CCIA Europe, Daniel Friedlaender, emphasized the...