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Tech Associations Send Letter To Senators About Problems With Proposed Changes CDA-230

BY Heather Greenfield
August 2, 2017

Washington – CCIA joined nine other associations in a letter to senators about the unintended consequences of legislation to update Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. While associations support their goal of shutting down organizations like Backpage that facilitate human trafficking, the proposed bill would ensnare legitimate companies. CCIA also expressed its concerns in a statement when the bill was introduced Tuesday.

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