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Recent News About Computer & Communications Industry Association
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted its comments to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in response to the annual request for identifying trade barriers affecting U.S. companies aiming to expand internationally. The USTR uses these responses to compile its National Trade Estimates (NTE) report, which offers a detailed overview of trade barriers by country.
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Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its final Negative Option Rules, commonly referred to as "Click-to-Cancel." These rules introduce new requirements for sellers offering subscription services online. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) had previously commented on these proposed rules in June 2023, voicing concerns about their alignment with federal law and lack of support by the record.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has released a report that highlights trends in state competition legislation across the United States. The report is the first in a series of policy landscapes, focusing on developments within state legislatures regarding competition policy.
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The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has released a report focusing on digital regulation, following a consultation on the economic and competitive aspects of digital platforms. Earlier this year, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) submitted comments on the issue.
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A recent survey conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) reveals that regulating technology companies is not a priority for U.S. voters. The poll, carried out in September 2024, included interviews with 2,500 U.S. voters. It was designed to represent registered voters considering various demographic factors.
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On October 2, 2024, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) marked the 15th anniversary of its Brussels office. The event featured discussions on the future of digital innovation in the European Union and an exhibition highlighting technological advancements over the past 15 years driven by CCIA Europe's members.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its intention to request a judge to compel Google to divest parts of its business. This development is part of the ongoing antitrust case against Google, which will soon return to court for further deliberations on potential remedies.
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As the antitrust trial against Google Search progresses to its remedy phase, discussions have emerged about the potential costs of proposed remedies by the Department of Justice. Trevor Wagener, Chief Economist and Director of the Research Center at CCIA, has highlighted concerns in an article regarding these potential outcomes.
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The European Commission has released a report following an evaluation of EU consumer law, assessing fairness both online and offline. This comes after a 'fitness check' conducted over the past two years to determine if current laws need updating. The report will guide the incoming Commissioner on potential changes to EU consumer protection law.
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As the European Parliament gears up for the hearings of candidate European Commissioners in November, pressing questions loom over Europe's digital sector. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) has introduced two publications aimed at guiding and supporting the next Commission and new Members of the European Parliament to shape Europe's digital future.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has expressed its opposition to the South Dakota Age Verification Act. In a letter to the state's legislature, CCIA highlighted concerns about data privacy and security associated with age verification and parental consent requirements outlined in the bill. The organization supports digital citizenship programs that promote responsible online behavior and empower parents with tools to manage their children's internet use.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a controversial artificial intelligence bill that would have held developers accountable for unforeseen uses of technology. The decision was made to focus on the actual bad actors rather than the developers. Earlier this month, Newsom signed several key pieces of legislation, including AB 2655, AB 2355, and AB 2839, aimed at mitigating the impacts of AI-generated election-related deepfakes. He also signed SB 976, which seeks to restrict features available to younger users on social media without parental consent.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has responded to the newly introduced "U.S. – Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act." The legislation, brought forward by Representative Carol Miller (R-WV), seeks to have the United States Trade Representative address and report on discriminatory practices in Korea that may contravene free-trade agreements between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted comments in response to the New York Attorney General’s Advanced Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for the SAFE for Kids Act and Child Data Protection Act. The association raised concerns about privacy and Constitutional rights, while sharing the goal of protecting young users online.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and its co-plaintiff NetChoice have returned to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas. This marks their first brief since the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that online speech deserves First Amendment protection. The court has requested further briefing on how CCIA and NetChoice should proceed with their First Amendment challenge to Texas HB20 and a similar Florida law, SB7072, following the Supreme Court's finding that Texas has likely violated the Constitution but that the scope of the challenge may need adjustment.
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Member States of the United Nations have reached a consensus on a near-term technology policy agenda. The Global Digital Compact (GDC) addresses issues such as data flows, information integrity, digital public infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. This agreement follows months of intergovernmental negotiations and consultations with industry and civil society.
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In response to the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice’s joint request for information on corporate consolidation through serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) offered comments today.
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The House Committee on Energy & Commerce has advanced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) for consideration by the full House of Representatives. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) expressed concerns about these bills, despite sharing lawmakers' goal of protecting young internet users.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has expressed encouragement over the Korea Fair Trade Commission's (KFTC) recent decision to shift away from ex-ante regulation of select digital service providers. The CCIA noted that such regulation is not suitable for a leading digital economy like Korea. However, there are still bills under consideration in the Korean National Assembly proposing ex-ante regulation of digital platforms, which could negatively impact the global export competitiveness of both U.S. and Korean companies.
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The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has reached an agreement with Meta, allowing the company to train its AI models within the UK.