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As every sector of the global economy and nearly every facet of modern society undergo digital transformation, ITIF advocates for policies that spur not just the development of IT innovations, but more importantly their adoption and use throughout the economy. In the area of Internet policy, ITIF's work covers issues related to taxation, e-commerce, digital copyright, global Internet governance, and digital currencies.
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May 7, 2024|Books & Edited Volumes
Technology Fears and Scapegoats: 40 Myths about Privacy, Jobs, AI, and Today’s Innovation Economy
Technologies and tech companies are accused of creating a myriad of societal problems. This book exposes them as mostly myths, falsehoods, and exaggerations.
April 22, 2024|Blogs
Fact of the Week: Internet Access Reduced Women’s Job Losses in Latin America During COVID-19
A recent working paper found that women in Latin America and the Caribbean with internet access had a 5 percent lower rate of job pre-pandemic job loss and about a 4 percent increase in their labor force participation rate than those without internet.
April 22, 2024|Reports & Briefings
Technical and Legal Criteria for Assessing Cloud Trustworthiness
Global data and technology governance will be challenging without cooperation on cloud trustworthiness. Policymakers should avoid simplistic assessments based on nationality and instead develop more holistic assessments based on legal and technical criteria.
April 12, 2024|Blogs
Review of the Proposed American Privacy Rights Act
In many regards, the proposed American Privacy Rights Act is a reasonable bipartisan compromise, though its draft language still has plenty of opportunities for fine-tuning and three provisions in particular that would have serious negative economic consequences if passed into law.
April 10, 2024|Blogs
Privacy Bill Faceoff: Comparing the APRA and ADPPA
Recent history has demonstrated that any federal privacy bill faces an uphill battle toward becoming law. However, the vast similarities between the APRA and ADPPA are cause for cautious optimism.
April 8, 2024|Books & Edited Volumes
Analysis of Weakening or Repealing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act has played a significant role in the development of the Internet. Proposed changes to weaken or repeal it would have a significant economic impact on online services, business users, and consumers.
April 4, 2024|Op-Eds & Contributed Articles
Innovation Instead of Imitation: Brazil Needs a Brazilian Approach to Digital Markets
Europe’s digital model may not be the best fit for Brazil. Bill 2768/2022, mirroring the EU’s experimental Digital Markets Act, could potentially hinder innovation rather than ignite it. Brazil’s digital landscape calls for a culture of innovation, not borrowed blueprints of unnecessary intervention.
March 28, 2024|Reports & Briefings
Why the United States and EU Should Seize the Moment to Cooperate on Cybersecurity Labeling for IoT Devices
The United States and European Union should work through the Trade and Technology Council to align their respective cybersecurity labeling programs for the Internet of Things rather than allowing IoT security to become another technical barrier to trade and technology cooperation.
March 25, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Letter to Federal Communications Commission Regarding Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet
The Federal Communications Commission’s proposal proceeding to reclassify broadband Internet access service as a Title II common carrier service endangers the success of the U.S. broadband ecosystem and the long-term benefits of connectivity to all Americans.
March 22, 2024|Blogs
Still Buffering: Why Canada’s Online Streaming Act Isn’t a Blockbuster Hit
Instead of promoting and supporting Canadian content, the Online Streaming Act passes costs on to consumers. The government needs to modernize the way it thinks about supporting Canadian content and leverage technological innovation instead of fighting it.