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    Public Policy

    SIIA aggressively promotes and protects the interests of its member companies in legal and public policy debates by working with state, federal and international policymakers and participating in landmark legal decisions. SIIA supports the development of a robust global electronic marketplace that is diverse and highly competitive. To that end, SIIA is the leading voice of the software & digital content industries across a wide-range of issues, including intellectual property protection, privacy and data security, e-government and information policy, taxation of electronic commerce, security, education technology and workforce development.

    SIIA Digital Discourse» Policy

    SIIA Makes Policy Recommendations to Realize the Economic and Social Value of the Internet of Things
    We are at a key inflection point in the history of information technology (IT).  The last decade has brought about significant advances
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    SIIA Joins Tech Companies, Civil Rights Groups in Support of Surveillance Transparency Legislation
    SIIA today joined tech companies and civil rights groups including Google, Apple, Twitter and the ACLU in support of legislation that would
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    Mike Marchesano Named Managing Director of SIIA’s American Business Media Division
    SIIA today announced that media industry executive Mike Marchesano will join  as Managing Director of the American Business Media (ABM) Division of
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    Postal Service Files Exigent Rate Case
    Following a meeting of the Postal Board of Governors today, the postal service announced it plans to file an exigent rate increase with the
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    How NSA Revelations are Affecting the Tech Industry
    Revelations about the National Security Agency’s (NSA) surveillance efforts are continuing to pose serious business challenges for the tech sector. SIIA is
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    SIIA Policy in the News

    RT -- No talk of changing NSA spy tactics at meeting of new surveillance review panel - report
    09/12/13

    Huffington Post -- Media Coalition Endorses Journalist Shield Law
    09/12/13

    E-Commerce Times -- Federal Report Bolsters Case for Improving Software Patent Protection
    09/10/13

    The Hill-- New Mobile app privacy efforts give hope for progress over regulatory mandates
    08/28/13

    CIO--NSA revelations prompt tech industry to call for privacy safeguards
    08/26/13

    Recent Activity

    SIIA’s David LeDuc Makes Policy Recommendations to Realize the Economic and Social Value of the Inte
    10/01/13

    Industry Letter re: Surveillance Transparency
    09/30/13

    Letter to Postal Board of Governors
    09/19/13

    SIIA Postal Rate Increase Member Survey Results
    09/19/13

    SIIA Comments on the FCC’s Proposed Rules to Modernize the E-rate
    09/16/13

    Press Releases & Statements

    In Comments to the FCC, SIIA Identifies Specific Steps for Enhancing the E-Rate Program for Schools
    09/16/13

    Digital Content & Media Summit will Address Trends in Mobile Magazines, Multiplatform Publishing, Co
    08/27/13

    SIIA to Launch ‘Mobile Essentials’ Webinar Series Starting August 15
    08/08/13

    SIIA Voices Support for Senate Cybersecurity Legislation
    07/30/13

    SIIA Supports Mobile App Code of Conduct
    07/25/13

    SIIA Endorses Postal Reform Act of 2013
    07/24/13

    SIIA Says TTIP Negotiators Must Recognize Importance of Digital Trade
    07/10/13

    SIIA Says Obama Administration’s IP Enforcement Strategy Will Advance Efforts on Software Compliance
    06/20/13

    SIIA Welcomes Progress on Federal IT Acquisition Reform; Expresses Lingering Concerns
    06/14/13

    SIIA to Focus on Patent Troll Legislation, Mobile Privacy and Data-Driven Innovation in Second Half
    06/13/13

    Rep. Goodlatte, Sen. Leahy Staff and Industry Experts Discuss Need for Patent Troll Legislation
    06/04/13

    Chairman Goodlatte and Industry Leaders to Address Legislative Solutions to Patent Troll Abuse
    05/24/13

    SIIA Welcomes Increased Congressional Focus on Patent Trolls; Applauds Sen. Cornyn’s Bill Introduced
    05/22/13

    SIIA Releases Policy Roadmap to Allow “Big Data” to Drive U.S. Innovation & Economic Opportunity
    05/20/13

    SIIA Applauds Senate for Moving ECPA Forward; Calls for Action to Keep Bill Moving Forward
    04/25/13

    SIIA Hails House Passage of Cybersecurity Legislation, Urges Senate to Act
    04/18/13

    SIIA Applauds Judiciary Committee Focus on Patent Trolls at the ITC, Calls for Action to End Abuse
    04/16/13

    SIIA Software Division Announces New Board of Directors
    04/09/13

    SIIA Calls for Support for Cybersecurity Legislation
    04/08/13

    New SIIA Report: Software CFOs Say Cloud is Now Vital to Finance Operations
    04/02/13