European governments are skeptical about the use of U.S. export controls to restrict transfers of sensitive technologies even as the U.S. ramps up attempts to convince them to adopt similar measures, according to a March 18 report from the Mercator Institute for China Studies. As the U.S. has taken an increasingly aggressive approach to restricting emerging technology sales to China, Europe increasingly sees export controls as a “blunt instrument” for tackling technology risks, the report said, viewing them instead as a U.S.-driven effort to contain China's rise.
California should delay enforcing its privacy law for six months due to COVID-19, BakerHostetler lawyers blogged Wednesday. It would “allow our clients time to better focus on business continuity and the safety of consumers and employees in response to the national COVID-19 state of emergency,” they said. The law firm wrote the California attorney general's office Monday seeking delay. California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement starts July 1. The AG office is "committed to enforcing the law upon finalizing the rules or July 1, whichever comes first," emailed spokesperson for AG Xavier Becerra (D). "We're all mindful of the new reality created by COVID-19 and the heightened value of protecting consumers' privacy online that comes with it. We encourage businesses to be particularly mindful of data security in this time of emergency."
California should delay enforcing its privacy law for six months due to COVID-19, BakerHostetler lawyers blogged Wednesday. It would “allow our clients time to better focus on business continuity and the safety of consumers and employees in response to the national COVID-19 state of emergency,” they said. The law firm wrote the California attorney general's office Monday seeking delay. California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement starts July 1. The AG office is "committed to enforcing the law upon finalizing the rules or July 1, whichever comes first," emailed spokesperson for AG Xavier Becerra (D). "We're all mindful of the new reality created by COVID-19 and the heightened value of protecting consumers' privacy online that comes with it. We encourage businesses to be particularly mindful of data security in this time of emergency."
Telecom and tech continued responding to COVID-19. Actions included moving to telework and the cancellation or postponement of events, or moving them virtual.
Telecom and tech continued responding to COVID-19. Actions included moving to telework and the cancellation or postponement of events, or moving them virtual.
CBP is looking at allowing extensions for duty payments in light of the ongoing response activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America said in a March 19 email, following an industry update call with CBP. The NCBFAA and other industry members recently suggested in a letter that CBP consider such extensions, it said. “CBP understands the major impact this could have and is currently researching to see if the plan is feasible,” the NCBFAA said. “In the meantime, CBP is considering case-by-case deferrals.“
SiriusXM representatives opposed a wireless industry push for the FCC to license and sell the upper 6 GHz band, in meetings with aides to all commissioners expect Chairman Ajit Pai. The company uses 7.025-7.075 GHz frequencies as the only feeder link it has to transmit programming to satellite digital audio radio service satellites and control them. “The Commission licensed this spectrum to SiriusXM in 1997 as an essential element of its SDARS systems that are relied on by tens of millions of Americans, including for critical emergency information,” the company said in a filing posted Wednesday in docket 18-295. The Wi-Fi Alliance also took a shot at the CTIA proposal. “It is remarkably ironic that, at a time when so many Americans are relying on low-cost Wi-Fi for bandwidth intensive telework, tele-school, tele-medicine and other accommodations necessary to meet the national COVID-19 crisis, CTIA argues that the Commission overestimated the need for unlicensed spectrum,” the alliance said: The current crisis “highlights how Americans have come to rely on Wi-Fi connectivity to conduct their lives.” CTIA has "consistently recognized the need for both licensed and unlicensed spectrum, and supports making the lower portion of the 6 GHz band available for unlicensed use,” responded Scott Bergmann, senior vice president-regulatory affairs: “The record in the FCC’s proceeding simply does not support moving forward with all 1,200 MHz of spectrum in the band at this time, and we’ve therefore asked for the FCC to preserve its options regarding the upper portion of the band.” Bergmann said contrary to some comments, CTIA is not asking that DOD has to move out of the upper 6 GHz band.
The FCC should act immediately to ensure low-income Americans have telecom services they need as they practice social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreaks, said National Consumer Law Center attorney Olivia Wein. The FCC should require all Lifeline providers offer unlimited texting and voice minutes, she said, to help prevent unintentional spread of the virus. Low-income seniors have arrived at healthcare centers without calling ahead when worried about using their minutes in Lifeline plans with monthly caps, she told viewers of a Broadband Breakfast livestream video Wednesday. Wein wants the FCC to use emergency authority to allow noneligible telecom carriers to provide broadband under Lifeline. “We’re looking into ways that Lifeline can be helpful in the public health response,” Commissioner Geoffrey Starks emailed. Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel emailed that Lifeline can help the most vulnerable stay connected during this crisis, and the FCC can help by expanding minimum service standards and simplifying enrollment. The agency declined to comment.
SiriusXM representatives opposed a wireless industry push for the FCC to license and sell the upper 6 GHz band, in meetings with aides to all commissioners expect Chairman Ajit Pai. The company uses 7.025-7.075 GHz frequencies as the only feeder link it has to transmit programming to satellite digital audio radio service satellites and control them. “The Commission licensed this spectrum to SiriusXM in 1997 as an essential element of its SDARS systems that are relied on by tens of millions of Americans, including for critical emergency information,” the company said in a filing posted Wednesday in docket 18-295. The Wi-Fi Alliance also took a shot at the CTIA proposal. “It is remarkably ironic that, at a time when so many Americans are relying on low-cost Wi-Fi for bandwidth intensive telework, tele-school, tele-medicine and other accommodations necessary to meet the national COVID-19 crisis, CTIA argues that the Commission overestimated the need for unlicensed spectrum,” the alliance said: The current crisis “highlights how Americans have come to rely on Wi-Fi connectivity to conduct their lives.” CTIA has "consistently recognized the need for both licensed and unlicensed spectrum, and supports making the lower portion of the 6 GHz band available for unlicensed use,” responded Scott Bergmann, senior vice president-regulatory affairs: “The record in the FCC’s proceeding simply does not support moving forward with all 1,200 MHz of spectrum in the band at this time, and we’ve therefore asked for the FCC to preserve its options regarding the upper portion of the band.” Bergmann said contrary to some comments, CTIA is not asking that DOD has to move out of the upper 6 GHz band.
The FCC should act immediately to ensure low-income Americans have telecom services they need as they practice social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreaks, said National Consumer Law Center attorney Olivia Wein. The FCC should require all Lifeline providers offer unlimited texting and voice minutes, she said, to help prevent unintentional spread of the virus. Low-income seniors have arrived at healthcare centers without calling ahead when worried about using their minutes in Lifeline plans with monthly caps, she told viewers of a Broadband Breakfast livestream video Wednesday. Wein wants the FCC to use emergency authority to allow noneligible telecom carriers to provide broadband under Lifeline. “We’re looking into ways that Lifeline can be helpful in the public health response,” Commissioner Geoffrey Starks emailed. Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel emailed that Lifeline can help the most vulnerable stay connected during this crisis, and the FCC can help by expanding minimum service standards and simplifying enrollment. The agency declined to comment.