The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) applauds the recent renewed focus on removal of barriers to trade in services at the WTO and the commitments made at the December 2011 Ministerial to accelerate work on electronic commerce. CCIA is particularly encouraged to see the exploration by WTO Members of new approaches for reaching an…
DetailsYesterday the FTC released the long-awaited Final Report on privacy entitled “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change.” This report follows on to the FTC Staff Report released in December 2010 on the subject. CCIA filed response comments last year. The new report follows on, to a large degree, with comments that the…
DetailsCCIA applauds the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on service, technical, assignment, and licensing rules for flexible terrestrial use of spectrum currently assigned to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) in the 2 GHz band. CCIA strongly urges the Commission to expedite its rulemaking process so that licensees in the 2 GHz band can move quickly…
DetailsThe FCC is expected to launch rulemakings today that could make way for more competition and useable broadband spectrum – a goal of its National Broadband Plan. The FCC is to consider a rule that would allow Dish Network to deploy its recently acquired mobile broadband spectrum. Another measure on the agenda would foster 700…
DetailsDuring the last weeks Europe has witnessed one of the most pronounced protests in recent years. The protests that initially started in the online world culminated in street demonstrations in dozens of European capitals and cities to manifest strong opposition to ACTA. Pushed by a general feeling of being misinformed by European leaders as well…
DetailsThe Computer & Communications Industry Association welcomes the President’s decision to directly confront China on the issue of rare earth minerals. The request for consultations is the first step in bringing a trade case at the World Trade Organization (WTO). China imposes various export restrictions on these minerals, which are used to manufacture high-tech products…
DetailsGoogle and Facebook were set to go to trial today in India on charges they did not censor content from their websites. The Wall Street Journal reports the trial in which company executives could face fines or jail time is the latest example of the issues tech companies face as they expand to foreign markets.…
DetailsOn March 4, Russia held a Presidential election in which Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was returned to the Presidency for a third non-consecutive term. However, the opposition and protestors allege widespread vote fraud, and thousands rallied in Moscow the day after the election. These mass demonstrations, and those in December around Russia’s parliamentary elections, were…
DetailsThe Internet is fundamental to this country’s economy, the media, security, education, and basic human rights, just to name a few. The SOPA blackout on January 18, 2012 and its aftermath demonstrated participating websites’ commitment to balanced IP policy and the reliance of this country on these online resources. Similarly, there has been growing backlash—particularly abroad—to international…
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