The Computer & Communications Industry Association opposes the Marketplace Equity Act, a new bill introduced today by Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., and Rep. Jackie Speier, Calif., that would allow states that have fulfilled certain simplification requirements to require out-of-state retailers to collect sales and use taxes on purchases made to residents of their states —…
DetailsCCIA joined the Consumer Electronics Association and NetCoalition today in a letter to House Judiciary committee chairmen to caution them on the real danger to the Internet if they pass S. 968, the so-called PROTECT IP Act. The letter requests a meeting to discuss changes to the bill. While venture capitalists, law professors and Internet engineers have…
DetailsEarlier this week, Verizon and Verizon Wireless began sending notices to their customers announcing a change to the privacy practices of the companies and a new program of targeted advertising. The letter informed customers that Verizon would be using information about the customers, including geographic location and which websites they visit, and would be sharing…
DetailsEarlier this week, Verizon and Verizon Wireless began sending notices to their customers announcing a change to the privacy practices of the companies and a new program of targeted advertising. The letter informed customers that Verizon would be using information about the customers, including geographic location and which websites they visit, and would be sharing…
DetailsThe following statement can be attributed to Computer & Communications Industry Association President & CEO Ed Black: “We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Steve Jobs. His entrepreneurial leadership transformed Apple from an afterthought into arguably the most successful high tech company in history. He challenged the status quo, went against…
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On October 20, join Google, Facebook, ACLU, Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Competitive Enterprise Institute, Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), TechFreedom, and Americans for Tax Reform for happy hour inspired by the privacy protections of ECPA — Party Like It’s 1986. Event Info: When: Thursday October 20, 2011 5:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Top of…
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On October 20, join Google, Facebook, ACLU, Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Competitive Enterprise Institute, Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), TechFreedom, and Americans for Tax Reform for happy hour inspired by the privacy protections of ECPA — Party Like It’s 1986. Event Info: When: Thursday October 20, 2011 5:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Top of…
DetailsThe Computer & Communications Industry Association welcomes the news that the White House is sending the trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama to Congress for approval. As the leading export industry of the U.S., the high-tech sector in particular benefits greatly from expanded trade. CCIA has continued to support these agreements, especially the Korea…
DetailsLate last week, a group of organizations co-signed a letter to the Federal Trade Commission outlining concerns that they have about some of Facebook’s recent practices and announcements. CCIA believes that the FTC’s work in enforcing the unfair and deceptive practices prohibitions in Section 5 of the FTC Act is essential to protecting privacy online. However, the…
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