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The global tech trade association ITI has voiced significant concern following Canada's reported implementation of a digital services tax. The measure, according to ITI, contravenes long-standing international tax and trade norms and threatens to complicate ongoing international tax negotiations within the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework.
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WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association ITI called on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to make its incident reporting regulation more effective and actionable to safeguard U.S. cybersecurity. ITI responded to CISA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) implementing the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) with key recommendations to target the scope of the rule and take a more proactive role in harmonization in the U.S. and globally.
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WASHINGTON - Today, global tech trade association ITI issued a statement from its President and CEO Jason Oxman in reaction to the Supreme Court of the United States decisions in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton.
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WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association ITI warned that Canada’s digital services tax could upend ongoing international tax negotiations in the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework. The tax, passed today as part of the Fall 2023 Economic Statement Implementation Act (C-59), will further fragment the global tax system and contravene long-standing international tax and trade norms.
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On June 17, 2024, the global tech trade association ITI issued a statement from its President and CEO Jason Oxman regarding U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell’s (D-WA) Spectrum and National Security Act.
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WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association ITI reacted to newly reported international trade recommendations released by the President’s Export Council (PEC), encouraging the Biden Administration to increase U.S. global trade leadership and advance digital trade protections. The PEC serves as the principal national advisory committee on international trade.
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Today, the global tech trade association ITI, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and the Federal IPv6 Task Force convened leading experts from the U.S. government and tech industry for a day-long summit focused on government IT modernization. The event covered how AI, cybersecurity, advanced computing, the next generation of internet, and other emerging technologies can be leveraged to improve government efficiency, bolster innovation, enhance government services, and foster public-private collaboration.
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WASHINGTON – The global tech trade association ITI has responded to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) recent announcement requiring streaming providers, including music, video, podcasts, and other multimedia forms, to contribute five percent of their Canadian revenues to fund Canadian content creation. These funds will not be accessible to these providers in the same manner as broadcasters.
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BRUSSELS – The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), a global tech trade association, joined various groups across the tech industry today to advocate for the preservation of both safety and privacy in the Council's position on the Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Regulation. This stance emphasizes maintaining the integrity of end-to-end encryption (E2EE), particularly in light of recent developments within the Council Law Enforcement Working Party.
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ITI submits recommendations to enhance US government's approach towards safe artificial intelligenceAs part of its ongoing engagement on the implementation of U.S. President Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, global tech trade association ITI provided recommendations to help the U.S. government advance the safety, security, and trustworthiness of AI systems. ITI’s comments to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) highlight the importance of developing and promoting interoperable technical standards for AI, ensuring that AI guidance retains a flexible and risk-based approach, particularly with respect to generative AI, and coherence...
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The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) announced today that Sean P. Murphy will join the global tech trade association in June as Executive Vice President of Policy. Murphy brings over three decades of senior tech policy experience, including global roles in the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
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WASHINGTON – The global tech trade association, ITI, has expressed its support for the Bipartisan U.S. Senate AI Working Group's release of their AI Roadmap, titled "Driving U.S. Innovation in Artificial Intelligence". Jason Oxman, President and CEO of ITI, shared his thoughts on the development.
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Global tech trade association ITI has expressed concerns over the Office of the United States Trade Representative's review and expansion of Section 301 tariffs. Jason Oxman, President and CEO of ITI, released a statement criticizing the Biden Administration's approach.
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The global tech trade association ITI, the Information Technology Industry Council, presented policy priorities for the upcoming Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. ITI's recommendations focus on enhancing the competitiveness and resilience of Europe's economy and improving the Single Market. Additionally, ITI provides guidance on key policy areas such as connectivity, telecommunications, cybersecurity rules, and Artificial Intelligence.
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WASHINGTON – Global tech trade association ITI has welcomed the release of the U.S. International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy. In a statement issued today, ITI's Senior Vice President of Policy and General Counsel, John Miller, emphasized the importance of maintaining a secure and trusted internet for global economic growth and innovation."Maintaining a secure, open, interoperable, resilient, and trusted internet is foundational to enabling global economic growth and continued innovation," stated Miller. He commended the Biden Administration for its proactive...
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In a testimony before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), ITI’s Director of Trade Policy Kyle Johnson emphasized the importance of utilizing trade policy to enhance U.S. supply chain resiliency efforts. Johnson urged the Biden Administration to prioritize trade policy as a key tool in advancing supply chain resilience.Johnson highlighted the significance of expanding robust, binding commitments on trade and enforcing existing international trade agreements with U.S. trading partners to improve the success of the U.S. government’s supply chain...
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Global tech trade ITI has unveiled a new policy guide aimed at shaping the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector in the United States. The document, titled "Building an AI-Powered Government: A Blueprint for U.S. Federal, State, and Local Policymakers," provides a comprehensive framework for policymakers to navigate the integration of AI technologies into government operations.According to ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman, the guide serves as a tool to educate lawmakers on leveraging commercial solutions to enhance government services while upholding...
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WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association ITI responded to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) implementing Executive Order 13984, Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities, and U.S. President Biden’s Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI.In its comments, ITI emphasized the importance of safeguarding U.S. national security and expressed a commitment to collaboration with the government to address threats posed by malicious actors’ use of...
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WASHINGTON – Global tech trade association ITI has expressed its stance on the U.S. Senate's consideration of H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. In a statement issued by ITI's Senior Vice President of Policy and General Counsel John Miller, the association highlighted its support for the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA 702) for protecting national security.Miller emphasized the importance of lawmakers understanding the implications of a specific amendment in the U.S. House-passed bill that alters the...