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Washington – A new report commissioned by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) Research Center suggests that implementing robust supply-side reforms in broadband funding could enhance the efficiency of network investments, facilitating universal access to high-speed internet by 2030.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) issued a statement ahead of an anticipated U.S. Senate vote on the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) this week.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) submitted its response to the public consultation on the Draft Report on the IP Interconnection Ecosystem conducted by the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) earlier today.
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The U.S. Senate is poised to vote on the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA), a legislative package that includes the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). If passed, this legislation would impose broad restrictions on online speech, raise significant First Amendment concerns, and create complex compliance challenges for businesses aiming to protect young people online.
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The House Oversight Committee's Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation plans to hold a hearing on Thursday to discuss ways to improve cybersecurity. This session follows the recent CloudStrike software error, which resulted in one of the most significant Microsoft server outages in history. The hearing aims to evaluate whether the current regulatory environment contributed to these failures and if government procurement decisions may expose federal actors and stakeholders to similar risks in the future.
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The House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet is scheduled to hold a hearing today on the increasing use of the International Trade Commission (ITC) by both U.S. and foreign companies to block products under patent infringement claims. Members of Congress are expected to scrutinize the use of the ITC by foreign corporations against American companies.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted comments on Brazil's proposed child online safety measures. This submission responds to the Brazil National Data Protection Authority’s request for feedback on various issues, including privacy, data processing, and age verification for children online.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) submitted comments to the Department of Justice (DOJ) today regarding competition in artificial intelligence (AI). This response comes as the DOJ examines competition across various industries utilizing AI technologies.
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The European Commission has announced the closure of its investigation into Apple Pay after reaching a settlement with Apple. The Commission confirmed that the measures implemented by Apple as part of this settlement should be regarded both as compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and as a remedy in the antitrust case.
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The Canadian government has enacted a digital services tax (DST) through an Order in Council, following the passage of Bill C-59 by Canada's Parliament. This procedural move formally activates the DST, which had been law but not yet implemented. Companies are awaiting further details on retroactivity and compliance requirements.
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In its submission to the Spanish Competition Authority’s (CNMC) public consultation on the cloud market, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) highlights restrictive licensing practices by legacy software vendors as a key factor that prevents customers from changing their cloud providers.
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The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that the First Amendment prohibits Florida and Texas from dictating what social media applications and websites may display. In CCIA’s joint challenge to two Florida and Texas social media statutes, several lower courts found that these statutes likely violate the First Amendment. The Supreme Court confirmed that online speech, including editorial decisions about online speech, deserves First Amendment protection.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...