Joseph Whitlock

Director, Policy

Posts by Joseph Whitlock

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 >>

At the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) today, I testified on the need to include strong digital trade provisions in a United States-United Kingdom agreement. The hearing was focused on the negotiating objectives for the proposed agreement. Software powers our economy. Software contributes over $1.14 trillion to US value-added GDP and over 10 … Read More >>

Today, I testified before the US Trade Representative (USTR) on the need to include strong digital trade provisions in a US-EU trade agreement. The hearing examined US industry priorities to help inform the objectives for the upcoming trade negotiations. The United States and the European Union share an impressive $1 trillion trading relationship and make up nearly … Read More >>

At the US International Trade Commission today, I testified on the need to include strong digital trade provisions among the early achievements in a US-Japan trade agreement before the US Trade Representative (USTR). The hearing examined US industry priorities to help inform the objectives for the upcoming trade negotiations. As the first and third largest … Read More >>