Debt legislation will limit federal discretionary spending, facilitate environmental permitting for infrastructure projects.
Significant regulatory discrepancies disrupt global businesses, restrict cross-border data flow and limit user choice.
'This is a very important step,' said Christopher Kuner, co-director of the Brussels Privacy Hub.
'The environment is just fundamentally different than it was even just a decade ago… it is time to confront reality.'
American Innovation and Choice Online Act is intended to protect fair competition among businesses, but panelists differed on its impact.
A report from Google found the company’s technology was being harnessed in Russian attempts to hack allies of Ukraine.
Experts say a lack of privacy policy in the U.S. could lead to uncoordinated efforts to lead international cooperation.
The NTIA unveils new broadband map, a new cybersecurity bill against equipment buys, U.S. and EU partner on tech council.
Associations want inclusion in infrastructure plan, BroadbandNow report on state of broadband, and report says U.S. leads EU on broadband.
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