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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has issued a statement in response to the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) announcement of an investigation into Amazon's $4 billion investment in AI company Anthropic, which grants Amazon a minor ownership stake.
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A new report by the Computer & Communications Industry Association Research Center indicates that the Liberal Democrats’ 2024 election proposal to increase the UK Digital Service Tax (DST) from 2% to 6% would negatively impact U.S. companies offering digital services, penalize firms with lower profit margins, and harm UK consumers. The report highlights that the DST taxes gross revenues instead of income, resulting in double taxation for U.S. companies, particularly affecting major firms such as Amazon, Apple, eBay, Meta, and Google.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted an amicus brief to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Briskin v. Shopify, advocating for a decision that would align plaintiffs' lawsuits with the U.S. Constitution. In 2023, a three-judge panel ruled that under the Due Process Clause, a company cannot be sued in a state where it did not direct its services. The 9th Circuit is set to review this decision en banc, which could have significant implications for internet-based commerce across the United States.
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Senators Coons, D-Del., Blackburn, R-Tenn., Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act (NO FAKES Act) today. The legislation aims to create a new intellectual property rights scheme for the use of voice, appearance, or likeness. Critics argue that the bill could undermine Section 230, limit freedom of expression, and restrict fair use—principles essential to the growth of information gathering on the internet.
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Washington – A bill that would overturn a unanimous Supreme Court decision protecting defendants from inappropriate injunctive relief was introduced in the Senate Tuesday. The Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive (RESTORE) Patent Rights Act of 2024 would reverse the 2006 eBay decision.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) filed comments today with the International Trade Administration, providing input on proposed topics for the agenda of the 22nd Plenary of the U.S.-Brazil Commercial Dialogue. The event is scheduled to take place on September 19, 2024.
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Earlier this month, CCIA Europe’s Boniface de Champris moderated a discussion with Prof. Dr. Martin Ebers and Brian Williamson on the challenges surrounding the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and the implementation of the European Union’s new AI Act.
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has filed a complaint and intends to file a motion for a preliminary injunction in Texas federal court challenging HB18, which seeks to impose age restrictions on internet usage. The law, scheduled to take effect on September 1, mandates online age verification and parental consent, which CCIA argues violates the First Amendment.
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On July 26, co-convenors of the World Trade Organization Joint Statement Initiative on Electronic Commerce (JSI) and member states released a "stabilized" text of an interim digital trade agreement to be integrated into the WTO framework. This action concluded five years of work towards a WTO digital trade agreement but excluded core provisions relating to data flows, data localization, and source code protection. These essential provisions had long been part of the negotiations before their removal.
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In response to a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office request, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) submitted comments on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on existing rules regarding prior art and obviousness that regulators consider when granting patents.
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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.