ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following statement can be attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden’s “How U.S. Mass Surveillance Programs Are Impacting the Digital Economy” Roundtable:
“I applaud Chairman Wyden’s forward-thinking approach on this critical issue, which has put consumers at odds with American businesses. The NSA data collection program has damaged the reputation of the $150 billion U.S. cloud computing industry, Congress must hear from top tech executives on the effect this has had on their global competitiveness.
“U.S. tech companies’ ability to compete in the global marketplace depends largely on whether Congress can balance the security and privacy concerns of customers, while promoting the digital economy. As lawmakers continue to draft legislation that brings greater transparency to government intelligence activities, they must assure American and foreign consumers that their information is safe with U.S. companies – a process that will begin to repair the damage done to the U.S. tech industry.”
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the technology trade association representing the $211 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org, www.DeclareInnovation.com and through social media: http://www.ce.org/social
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