Recording Industry Association of America

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music industry in the United States. Its primary roles include protecting the rights of record labels and artists, promoting music sales, and fighting against music piracy. The RIAA tracks music sales data, certifies gold and platinum records based on sales milestones, and advocates for policies that support the music industry. By working with various stakeholders, including government entities and technology companies, the RIAA aims to ensure a fair environment for music creators and promote the growth of the music business.