Chamber Technology Engagement Center
The Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) promotes the role of technology in our economy and advocates for rational policy solutions that drive economic growth, spur innovation, and create jobs.
C_TEC’s efforts extend to every business sector. By convening innovators, businesses, governments, and consumers, with the backing of the U.S. Chamber brand, C_TEC highlights how tech is everywhere and effectively communicates how it benefits everyone.
It’s Time to Get Serious About National Data Privacy Legislation
Congress needs to act quickly and appropriately on a national data privacy standard to ensure that American businesses and consumers are not harmed by a patchwork of state laws.
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Tech Talks
The Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) hosted a conversation with Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) on data privacy, artificial intelligence, and other pressing tech issues. The TecTalk series are fireside chats with leaders in technology from state capitals to Capitol Hill, as well as the innovators themselves.
Leadership and Issue Experts
- David HirschmannExecutive Vice President, New Strategic Initiatives
- Tom QuaadmanSenior Vice President Economic Policy
- Jordan CrenshawSenior Vice President, C_TEC
- Matt FurlowSenior Director and Policy Counsel, C_TEC
- Michael RichardsDirector, Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. —In the age of open and free markets, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue sharply criticized Elizabeth Warren’s “vision” of the future of technology. “The idea of breaking up some of our most successful American technology companies – who lead the world – and regulating them like public utilities would take us back to the stone age, hurt consumers, and stifle innovation. This is not a vision for the future, but an archaic idea that should be dumped in your computer trash can.”
Letter to California Attorney General Xavier Becerra regarding the California Consumer Privacy Act rulemaking process. This letter urges the consideration of the principles espoused by the model legislation in order to develop greater certainty for both consumers and business.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits this letter for the record for the hearing entitled “Protecting Consumer Privacy in the Era of Big Data,” and commends the Subcommittee for taking the lead in bringing together stakeholders to address this critically important issue.
At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, we believe it is possible to both protect individual privacy and promote technological innovation.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today released model privacy legislation calling for a federal privacy law that would protect consumers and eliminate a confusing patchwork of state laws. The U.S. Chamber worked with nearly 200 organizations of all sizes and sectors to draft the model legislation.
The Chamber submitted an ex parte letter to the Federal Communications Commission asking for streamlined children's television requirements.
Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0 (Docket No. DOT-OST-2018-0149) (“AV 3.0”).
Re: Developing the Administration’s Approach to Consumer Privacy (Docket No. 180821780-8780-01)
This Coalition letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, calling for a federal privacy law in advance of the Committee’s hearing on consumer privacy.