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Jan 23, 2025 | 
ccianet.org | Heather Greenfield
Washington – On his first day as President of the U.S., President Trump signaled to trade partners that if they tax US companies in discriminatory ways, it will be investigated and challenged. For years, US officials have been dealing with trading partners around the world who have wanted to tax the revenue of US digital services companies, an uncommon practice that violates trade agreements.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
ccianet.org | Heather Greenfield
London – Competition regulators have announced they are investigating Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems under the UK’s new digital markets regime. The Competition and Markets Authority would examine app store terms and practices including their relationships with developers. “Consumers want phones and apps that are easy to use and keep their data secure.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
ccianet.org | Heather Greenfield
Washington – In two of his initial executive orders, President Trump indicated he will continue to fight discriminatory taxation, which has included Digital Service Taxes that target US technology companies. In these Executive Orders, the Dept. of Treasury, Dept. of Commerce, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) are directed to investigate the impact of discriminatory taxation on U.S. entities and consider an appropriate response.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
ccianet.org | Heather Greenfield
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) is excited to announce its new infographic summarising the three key steps towards more impactful, innovation-friendly tech policy in the European Union, building on its landmark 16-page guide to smarter tech rules. The one-page visual provides a concise and accessible summary of the steps detailed in the comprehensive Guide, accompanied by nine actionable best practices.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
ccianet.org | Heather Greenfield
Washington – As the incoming Administration looks to prioritize the economy, the digital economy is a bright spot that could easily grow further by ending or pushing back on recent policies targeting U.S. tech companies.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
ccianet.org | Brian McMillan |Heather Greenfield
As the incoming Administration takes power, it must support the digital services that have epitomized our thriving digital economy and fostered the trade we’ve seen grow in . How to approach trade moving forward has sparked significant debate. As the incoming administration considers various options, avoiding highly distortive policies should be a core principle guiding these decisions.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
ccianet.org | Heather Greenfield
Brussels, BELGIUM – The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) is delighted to announce the expansion of its Brussels office with the appointment of Leonardo Veneziani as Sustainability Manager, alongside two promotions within the team. Veneziani will lead CCIA Europe’s advocacy on sustainability issues and their interplay with digital technology.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Gabriela Baca |Rebecca Farrington |Heather Greenfield
On October 10, 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") finalized significant updates to the Hart-Scott-Rodino ("HSR") Form and Instructions ("New HSR Rules").1 On November 12, 2024, the New HSR Rules were published on the U.S. Federal Register, making the changes effective on February 10, 2025, 90 days after publication.2 The last day to make HSR Filings under the current HSR Rules is Friday, February 7, 2025 at 5:00pm ET.3 While not as broad as initially proposed in 2023, the updates...
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
ccianet.org | Heather Greenfield
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association will testify before the California Privacy Protection Agency to address concerns about the new proposed regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). CCIA supports balanced privacy regulations that protect both consumers and businesses, and expressed concerns that two aspects of the proposed rules are problematic.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
ccianet.org | Heather Greenfield
London – UK antitrust officials have announced an investigation into Google search, marking the first inquiry under a new digital markets regime. The Competition and Markets Authority would examine how Google search impacts competitors, businesses and consumers. “In its new investigation the CMA should reflect on the existing dynamism in search, with major new competitors in the sector.
