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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.

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CCIA Weighs In On FilmOn X Copyright Litigation

News & Events

Washington – CCIA joined CDT, CTIA, i2Coalition and USTelecom in filing a brief late Thursday in a copyright case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit as the outcome of this case has implications for the overall Internet economy. The brief does not support either party, but instead stresses several basic principles…

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CCIA Applauds Introduction of Digital Trade Act

News & Events

Washington — Today, Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senator John Thune, R- S.D., introduced the Digital Trade Act. The Computer & Communications Industry Association testified before the International Trade Commission earlier this year, saying digital trade is critical because the Internet is responsible for 21 percent of the GDP growth in mature economies over the…

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Tech Companies Release Surveillance Reform Principles

News & Events

Washington – A number of leading tech companies today released a list of surveillance reform principles. These principles include sensible limitations on government collection of information — including bulk collection, enhanced oversight, increased transparency, and international coordination aimed at avoiding conflicting laws across international borders. The principles also emphasize the importance of the free flow…

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