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  • Healthy Online Habits: Children's Well-Being Online

    The internet  industry continually innovates and invests in technologies to make online platforms safer and promotes the development of healthy online habits, particularly  among young internet users.

  • Combating Counterfeit Goods

    Internet Association member companies take the lead in combating the sale of counterfeits on their platforms by creating transparent and innovative counterfeit reporting tools, proactively partnering with rights-holders and enforcement entities, implementing clear anti-counterfeit policies, and working with law enforcement. INFORM Consumers Act As Congress looks at ways to combat the sale of counterfeit goods,... Read more

  • Section 230 Makes The Best Of The Internet Possible

    Section 230 is part of the  key legal protections in the U.S. that allow people to share content and connect with each other. It also enables  companies to take action, without fear of liability, to remove illicit and illegal content or content that violates the company’s rules.


    Learn more by watching our explainer on this important law.

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  • Explainer Section 230 Makes The Best Of The Internet Possible

News

    • date icon July 29, 2021

    Statement On The Reintroduction Of The Kids PRIVCY Act

    Washington, DC - Today, K. Dane Snowden, President and CEO of Internet Association, released the following statement on the reintroduction…

    • date icon July 29, 2021

    NewsBreak Joins Internet Association

    We look forward to collaborating on a diverse range of policy issues in order to protect and foster the future…

    • date icon July 29, 2021

    Statement On Draft Bill Package Introduced By House Energy & Commerce Committee Republicans

    Washington, DC - Today, Internet Association President and CEO K. Dane Snowden released the following statement on the package of discussion…

    • date icon July 28, 2021

    Statement In Response To FTC Commissioner Khan’s Comments On Online Fraud

    Washington, DC - IA released the following statement in response to FTC Commissioner Lina Khan's testimony before the Subcommittee on…

    • #InternetOfGood

    Every day, people use the internet to make a positive impact on their lives and within their communities. Follow along with #InternetOfGood where we’ll be highlighting stories from around the country – and the world – of people using the internet to make the world a better place.

    Policy Positions

    Internet Association is committed to promoting policies that protect the internet’s future. We are continuously updating so stay with us and check back for more.

    The Impact Of The Internet Economy

    The internet means jobs, opportunity, and growth for every community in every state. Individuals, businesses, and community organizations rely on it for their continued success. Below is a snapshot of why the internet matters to people across the United States.

    6M Direct jobs created That’s the equivalent of 4% of total employment.
    13M Indirect jobs supported That means every internet sector job supports 2 indirect jobs.
    $2.1T Added to the GDP That makes the internet sector the fourth largest U.S. industry, representing 10.1% of total output.
    $64B Invested into the economy IA members alone invested more than $40 billion.

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