CCIA Backs State Online Literacy Efforts

States should develop online literacy training for children, the Computer and Communications Industry Association said Tuesday. CCIA applauded a New Jersey bill signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Phil Murphy (D), and North Carolina’s 2022 online safety initiative by Attorney General Josh Stein (D). More states could pass legislation like New Jersey's to require online literacy training, said CCIA, highlighting bills filed in Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New York and Texas. “Companies are continually updating their trust and safety protocols, and having their efforts backstopped by users who are able to recognize scams or misinformation improves safety,” said CCIA State Policy Director Khara Boender. “CCIA lauds state efforts to develop online literacy programs like these to help achieve the shared goal of protecting internet users.”