Internet Governance

CCIA advocates for an inclusive multi-stakeholder internet governance of the internet. The internet faces threats from some regimes, which seek to curb online freedoms and increase governmental control. The best way to combat these threats is to support multi-stakeholder internet governance bodies and continued global dialogues.

Most Recent Statements & Filings:

• Internet Freedom, Internet Governance, News & EventsCCIA expresses serious concerns with Russia law to control Internet

  May 2, 2019

  Washington — The Russian government has enacted legislation that will extend Russia’s authoritarian control of the Internet by taking steps to create a local Internet infrastructure, shutting out citizens from the rest of the online world.  CCIA has previously raised concerns regarding the steady rise in action by the Russia government to limit Internet freedom…
• EU, Internet Freedom, Jobs & Innovation, News & Events, Taxes & TradeG-20 Summit Offers Opportunities To De-Escalate Tensions

  November 29, 2018

  Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association calls on U.S. officials to use the upcoming Group of 20 Summit to improve relations and reduce tensions with trade partners. Leaders of the world’s biggest economies will be meeting Friday and Saturday in Argentina to discuss a range of economic issues. Officials should take heed of…
• Comments, Letters And Testimony, EU, News & Events, Taxes & TradeTech Industry Offers Recommendations Ahead of G20 Digital Economy Ministerial

  August 16, 2018

  Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association released a statement, along with 10 other industry associations today, offering recommendations for the members of the G20 ahead of the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial taking place on August 23-24 in Argentina.   The Argentinian Presidency of the G20 set ambitious goals for discussions on the digital…