Americans flooded our nation’s capital this weekend for events surrounding President Donald Trump’s inauguration. One thing was clear: internet-enabled home sharing platforms are an increasingly important option for travelers looking to find accommodations in DC and around the country.
Recognizing The Fifth Anniversary Of The SOPA Blackout
The internet has come a long way in the last five years. We’ve seen incredible innovation, unprecedented growth, and some pretty great content. The internet sector contributed 6 percent of GDP and 3 million jobs in 2014, by the most recent estimates. But all of this was not a sure thing.
SOPA: Still A Bad Idea
Five years after one of the most heated internet policy debates of the 21st century, a new report claims that Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)-style website blocking isn’t such a bad idea after all. We disagree.
The new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) claims that requiring internet service providers to block websites that host questionably legal content can prevent piracy. This analysis, and the public policy outcomes for which it advocates, are deeply flawed for a number of reasons.
The Internet Association’s Comments on PTO Voluntary Best Practices Study
Excerpt: The Internet Association submits the following comment in response to the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) request for comments to inform its “Voluntary Best Practices Study.” The Internet Association is the unified voice of the Internet economy, representing the interests of leading Internet companies and their global community of users.We are dedicated to Read more »
Tech Letter on Ways to Protect Civil Liberties in Gov’t Data Collection
Excerpt: We appreciate the opportunity to participate in the discussions surrounding privacy and civil liberties that the Administration has convened regarding the scope and operation of the U.S. government’s surveillance programs. As a follow up to the meeting at the White House on August 6, 2013, we offer the following recommendations to the Administration and Read more »
The Internet Association International Trade One Pager
Excerpt: The continued growth of the Internet as a global medium for innovation, trade, and commerce is made possible by laws that preserve the vitality of an open and consumer-oriented Internet environment. To ensure this growth, The Internet Association is an active stakeholder in the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, two Read more »
The Internet Association Letter to FTC on COPPA
Excerpt: The Internet Association and our members share the Commission’s strong commitment to protecting children’s online privacy. We are writing to express concern, however, that a recently added COPPA Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) has created uncertainty that could make full compliance by the July 1, 2013, effective date unrealistic. In particular, COPPA FAQ D.5, which attempts Read more »
Statement on White House Announcement on Patent Trolls
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Internet Association released the following statement applauding today’s announcement by the White House regarding patent trolls: The Internet Association applauds the executive actions on high-tech patents announced by the White House today and we echo the President’s call for legislation to put patent trolls out of business for good. As the President said, patent trolls are nothing more than extortionists, abusing the court system to shake down innocent inventors, entrepreneurs and end users…
Senate Immigration Association Sign on Letter
Excerpt: As you and your colleagues consider S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, we wanted to share our views on this critically important legislation, and provide several recommendations to ensure the many important reforms perform as intended. We applaud the bipartisan sponsors of S. 744 for collaborating together Read more »
The Internet Association Comments on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Excerpt: The Internet Association appreciates the opportunity to provide written comments regarding its view on the proposed United States (U.S.) and European Union (EU) trade agreement, known as the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). As the United States Trade Representative works with U.S. government agencies and consults with Congress in developing a strategic proposal Read more »
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IA President & CEO Michael Beckerman issued the following statement upon the introduction of Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 Act.
