Internet Association Says Subpoena of Airbnb Could Set a ‘Dangerous Precedent’


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The Internet Association's argument highlights the need for New York state and city officials to either enforce the laws on the books or so those users that do use the service legally can do so within set guidelines.

Airbnb got some help in its fight against New York State regulators this week from its very close friends at the Internet Association. The Internet Association, a non-profit created by more than 15 Internet companies (including Airbnb), voiced its criticism of the New York State Attorney General’s subpoena that seeks detailed information on the site’s rentals and hosts over the past three years. The organization is not directly involved in