Brussels, BELGIUM — The European Commission (EC) today released its proposal on the free flow of non-personal data in the EU. The proposed regulation prohibits EU member states from requiring that data be stored nationally unless ”justified on grounds of public security.” The proposal seeks to remove existing and prevent further national barriers which currently…
Washington — A report from a new think tank, the New Center Project, rightly bemoans the partisan politics in Washington, but offers several so-called solutions that could bring more harm than good to a growing segment of the economy – the tech industry. The “Ideas to Re-Center America” report launched today has some admirable goals…
Brussels — This morning, the website Statewatch published a leaked EU Council document on the copyright reform, in which a number of European countries are strongly questioning its compatibility with European fundamental rights. For the past year, the European Commission has been explaining that Article 13 of its copyright proposal – despite upending the liability…
Washington — In comments filed with the FCC today, the Computer & Communications Industry Association urged the FCC to reject Sinclair Broadcasting Group’s proposed takeover of Tribune Media Company, because Sinclair has failed to show any tangible way that this benefits the public interest. The combined company would be the single largest operator of local…
Washington — Investment and innovation have thrived under the FCC’s current internet access rules preventing content blocking, throttling, and discrimination. The Computer & Communications Industry Association warned the FCC in reply comments filed today that millions of businesses, from retail to tech, that use the internet would be harmed if it goes through with plans…
Brussels, BELGIUM — As a UN intergovernmental body considers internet-enabled applications, the Computer & Communications Industry Association expressed concern about it expanding its mandate. CCIA has submitted comments to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Open Consultation on the “Public Policy considerations for OTTs”. The ITU has for decades sought to ensure access to information and…
Washington — A web hosting provider is facing an overly broad Department of Justice search warrant, demanding that it turn over information on more than a million visitors to an anti-Trump protest website. In a blog post Monday, Dreamhost explained why it has sought to narrow DOJ’s demand for access to 1.3 million IP addresses…
Washington, D.C. — Recent activity on Capitol Hill and at the FCC shows progress on a much-needed path forward for mid-band spectrum, which will be crucial for providing better coverage and faster speeds to meet vigorous consumer demand. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced bipartisan legislation Tuesday that would chart a path…
Washington – CCIA joined nine other associations in a letter to senators about the unintended consequences of legislation to update Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. While associations support their goal of shutting down organizations like Backpage that facilitate human trafficking, the proposed bill would ensnare legitimate companies. CCIA also expressed its concerns in…
