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 on the Future of Internet Governance
Today, The Internet Association submitted a letter supporting the announcement by NTIA to fully transition oversight authority over a set of technical functions to the multistakeholder community, provided certain specified principles are met.
LETTER ON THE FUTURE OF INTERNET GOVERNANCE
Today, The Internet Association submitted a letter on the future of Internet Governance at the U. S. House Energy and Commerce hearing, “Ensuring the Security, Stability, Resilience, and Freedom of the Global Internet.” Excerpt: We appreciate the opportunity to share our thoughts on the future of Internet Governance and why we support the recent announcement regardingRead more »
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.
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Assemblywoman Autumn Burke (D-Inglewood) and the Internet Association led a small business crawl in El Segundo, California. The crawl featured three local businesses using the Internet to expand their operations, reach more customers, increase job opportunities, and boost the local economy.
