Joseph Whitlock

Director, Policy

Posts by Joseph Whitlock

The Global Data Alliance has issued its Cross-Border Data Policy Principles. These Principles are intended to inform international negotiations regarding the movement of data in international commerce. Read More >>

Today, 78 industry associations active across six continents issued a Multi-Industry Statement on Cross-Border Data Transfers and Data Localization Disciplines in the WTO Negotiations on E-Commerce. Read More >>

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which enters into force today, represents a significant achievement by all three countries in establishing strong, balanced rules for the 21st century North American economy. BSA | The Software Alliance applauds the work of Canadian, Mexican, and US negotiators in designing new rules to secure the digital economy – facilitating … Read More >>

The seamless movement of information across borders drives the digital economy. Companies from around the world in every sector rely on the responsible transfer of information to foster innovation and create jobs. That’s why BSA | The Software Alliance has launched the Global Data Alliance. A multi-industry coalition of companies from across Europe, Asia, and … Read More >>

On February 7, 2019, BSA | The Software Alliance submitted comments to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) to inform the agency’s annual Special 301 review – highlighting countries that deny adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) and fair and equitable market access to US companies that rely on IPR. … Read More >>