Advocacy

CCIA was founded in 1972 to promote open markets, open systems, and open networks in the computer and telecommunications industry. Today, the association continues to evangelize these principles across these increasingly diverse and economically important sectors of the global economy.

Competition

CCIA To Testify At House Judiciary Antitrust Hearing Today

Copyright

CCIA Submits Comments to WIPO on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property

Cybersecurity

European Parliament Vote Calls For Better Handling Of Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

Emerging Tech

CCIA Applauds Launch of OECD AI Observatory

European Union

CCIA Applauds Launch of OECD AI Observatory

Innovation Policy

CCIA Applauds Launch of OECD AI Observatory

Internet Governance

G7 Leaders Commit to Global Tax Reform, Presidents Trump and Macron Discuss French Digital Tax

Online Intermediary Protection

CCIA To Testify At Senate Hearing Tuesday On Copyright Enforcement In Other Countries

Patents

CCIA Patent Counsel Josh Landau Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee

Privacy

CCIA, 4 Associations Send Letter Warning Of Encryption, Safety Risks Of New Bill

Telecommunications

CCIA, INCOMPAS Offer Comments On FCC’s Proposed C-Band Spectrum Auction

Trade

CCIA Opposes U.K. Digital Services Tax

Trump Administration’s Cybersecurity Executive Order Smartly Builds On Previous Efforts

BlogMay 16, 2017

Last week, the Trump Administration released its long awaited Presidential Executive Order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure (“Cybersecurity EO” or “Executive Order”). The Order launches significant reviews of the federal government’s digital vulnerabilities, existing efforts to protect critical infrastructure, and the development of the “cyber workforce”, and focuses on three…

Trump Administration's Cybersecurity Executive Order Smartly Builds On Previous Efforts

BlogMay 16, 2017

CCIA, Tech Companies Ask Court To Rehear, Remedy Copyright Case Involving DMCA Issues

News & EventsMay 16, 2017

Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association has filed a joint amicus brief Monday night in a copyright case. The previous ruling, if left unchanged, could threaten important liability protections for some internet sites that review user-posted content before it appears online. CCIA joined several of its members and other tech companies in asking…

CCIA Welcomes Incoming Chief Trade Negotiator

News & EventsMay 11, 2017

Washington — CCIA and the i2Coalition sent a letter congratulating US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. The Senate approved his nomination Thursday with an 82-14 vote. The letter noted the digital economy is a leading sector of US trade, and the increasing challenges US companies face when other countries censor or exert controls over the internet…

CCIA, Tech Industry Line Up To Defend Current Liability Protections In Copyright Case

Patent Reform & CopyrightApril 17, 2017

Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association has filed a joint amicus brief today in a copyright case that could have broad liability implications for internet companies if the court were to grant a rehearing. A lower court correctly applied the law and dismissed a case against Giganews, saying that it couldn’t be held…

Embassy of Canada To Host Tech, IP Policy Discussion Wednesday

News & EventsApril 3, 2017

Washington –Canada’s Ambassador to the United States David MacNaughton will offer opening remarks at a panel discussion on the future of North American trade and intellectual property hosted by the Embassy of Canada Wednesday April 5th at 12pm. Computer & Communications Industry Association Vice President Matt Schruers will moderate the panel of technology company experts. To…