New Letter Outlines Digital Trade Priorities for USTR

Today, Internet Association sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer outlining the internet industry’s digital trade priorities

An Open Letter To ICANN From The Internet Economy

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Internet Association issued an open letter to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) President and CEO Göran Marby, arguing ICANN has a unique opportunity now, more than ever before, to set the Internet on a path forward to thrive…

Supporting Training Opportunities For Foreign STEM Students

Today, the Internet Association sent a letter to Katherine Westerlund Policy Chief of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to offer support and feedback for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposed changes to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.

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 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 regarding Read 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”).

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Internet Association President and CEO Michael Beckerman issued the following statement on the introduction of the ECPA Modernization Act of 2017.

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