CCIA Concerned About Bills Today That Attack E-Commerce
2/25/2009
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association is
concerned about three bills introduced today that will treat online
marketplaces in a discriminatory fashion in response to retailers
claims that stolen goods are being resold through online marketplaces.
The bills are the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
introduced in the Senate and companion legislation in the House HR 1173
as well as the E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 HR 1166.
The following statement can be attributed to CCIA President & CEO Ed Black:
"We are very concerned that these bills separate out e-commerce and
online marketplaces for discriminatory treatment. The bills undermine
user privacy, and threaten to erode crucial ISP immunities that are
critical to innovation and growth on the Internet. At a time of
financial duress and economic contraction, the last thing we should be
doing is attacking innovative e-commerce services that contribute to
economic growth."
Contact:
Heather Greenfield
202-783-0070 ext 113
Ed Black
202-783-0070 ext 110
