The misuse of information collected from internet users continues to be a critical problem. The time has come for Congress to create a national data privacy standard applicable to everyone in the internet ecosystem.
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Research Peek of the Week: Privacy Tops List of Consumer Smart Home Concerns
A recent survey by PCMag found that privacy is a major concern for consumers of smart home technology.
Research Peek of the Week: Majority of Consumers Would Prefer Unlimited Data Plans for Their 5G Data Service
A recent survey shows a majority of U.S. adults would prefer unlimited data plans for their next 5G-enabled smartphone.
IIA Statement in Response to House Dems’ Launch of the Save the Internet Act
IIA issued the following statement in response to the House Dems’ launch of the Save the Internet Act today, which would entail a return to Title II for broadband.
Congress Needs to Raise the Curtain on Data Use with Straightforward Privacy Rules
Every major website uses Application Program Interfaces (API) to work behind the scenes to gather, share, and utilize your data. If you are neither aware nor careful, you will give away far more data than you intend, to those you do not intend to have it.
Research Peek of the Week: Women are Underrepresented in Online Image Search Results for Many Jobs; Men are Generally Overrepresented
A new study found that women and men are disproportionately represented in online image search results for common jobs.
It’s Fitting that Congress is Focused on Accelerating Our 5G Future
Because 5G is so much more powerful than the previous generations of mobile technology, the need for spectrum to take advantage of 5G’s potential is likewise more complex. Congress can help by passing the AIRWAVES Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in the last Congress which would establish a schedule for future spectrum auctions over the next five years to help ensure U.S. preeminence in 5G.
The Real Story of the Open Internet Infographic
Check out IIA’s new infographic on the open internet!
Online Consumer Privacy Infographic
Check out IIA’s new online consumer privacy infographic!
Internet Privacy and Net Neutrality: Make Tech Policy Bipartisan Again
On March 5, the Internet Innovation Alliance hosted the “Internet Privacy and Net Neutrality: Make Tech Policy Bipartisan Again” event featuring a discussion with Congressman Rick Boucher and a panel of internet privacy professionals.
Research Peek of the Week: Battery Life Ranked as the Most Important Feature for American Smartphone Owners
A recent survey shows longer battery life is the most important feature for American smartphone owners, ranking above ease of use, storage, durability, and camera quality.
Research Peek of the Week: Simultaneous Use of Digital Devices While Watching TV is Common Among U.S. Adults
Most U.S. adults occasionally use digital devices while watching TV, often times to look up information directly related to the content that they are watching on the primary screen.