Today, Internet Association sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer outlining the internet industry’s digital trade priorities
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Letter to House Ed & Workforce Committee Urging Changes to FERPA Update
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Internet Association sent a letter to the leadership of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and sponsors of the Student Privacy Protection Act of 2015 (H.R. 3157). The letter calls for revisions to controversial provisions in the Student Privacy Protections Act 2015 (H.R. 3157). The revisions are necessary to safeguard the user data and privacy of students and their families, while creating a strong national standard that the industry can work with.
Internet Industry Calls For Rejection of New York City Council Anti-Innovation Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC – Washington, D.C. – Today, the Internet Association sent a letter to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urging him to reject anti-tech legislation pending in the New York City Council. The bills threaten the growth of technology-driven companies and reduce competition, consumer choice, and serve no public policy interest other than protecting incumbent industries.
Internet Association Weighs in on the Impact of Recent Supreme Court Cases in the Patent Arena
Washington, D.C. – The Internet Association submitted a letter for the record in today’s House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing examining recent Supreme Court cases in the patent arena…
Internet Industry Calls for TPA Bill Supporting Digital Economy
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Internet Association, along with seven other organizations representing the technology industry, sent a letter to Congressional leaders to swiftly pass a TPA bill that recognizes the importance of the digital economy…
Letter to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers’ (“ICANN”)
Today, The Internet Association submitted a letter to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers’ (“ICANN”).
Letter of Support for H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act
Today, The Internet Association submitted a letter of support for H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act.
Letter of Support for Chairman Rockefeller and Senator Thune’s Cybersecurity Act of 2013
Today, The Internet Association submitted a letter of support for Chairman Rockefeller and Senator Thune’s Cybersecurity Act of 2013.
LETTER FROM ORGANIZATIONS TO JUDICIARY SUPPORTING CBM
Today, The Internet Association signed on to a letter with 23 other organizations that represent tens of thousands of businesses employing tens of millions of Americans, as well as public utilities and public interest groups. The letter, sent to Judiciary Committee leaders and members, calls on Congress to provide relief from patent abuse by creating an efficient, inexpensive alternative to litigation for fighting the invalid business method patents commonly asserted by PAEs.
Excerpt: On October 4, 2013, The Internet Association signed on to a letter respectfully urging the United States Patent and Trademark Office to extend its timeline identified in its request for comments and public hearing on the Department of Commerce’s Green Paper, Copyright Policy, Creativity, and Innovation in the Digital Economy. To read the letter The Internet Association… Read more
The Internet Association Signs Letter Supporting Congressional Transparency Legislation
The Internet Association signs letter supporting transparency legislation in Congress.
Tech Groups Urge Stronger Privacy Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leading technology trade associations are urging the White House and Congress to take new steps to reform government collection of private data — steps that the groups believe will better protect civil liberties while keeping doors open to innovation in the digital economy.