COVID-19 has created a massive disruption in the workplaces and homes of millions of people around the world. In the past few months, many aspects of people’s personal and professional lives have moved online, driving the rapid expansion of remote working and online collaboration. To meet the needs of our rapidly evolving economy, policymakers must … Read More >>
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Software Policy Priorities Promote Trust
Software is integral to the US economy. BSA companies invest heavily in R&D, create intellectual property, and offer products and services to businesses of all sizes across the entire economy. The software industry supports 14.4 million jobs, adds $1.6 trillion to the US GDP annually, and invested $82.7 billion in research and development in 2018. … Read More >>
Promoting Trust Across Borders
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 >>
Accessing Electronic Evidence in the Digital Age – Global Best Practices for Law Enforcement and Technology Providers
This morning, BSA | The Software Alliance released Global Best Practices for Law Enforcement Access to Digital Evidence – a set of guidelines for law enforcement agencies and governments, as well as for technology providers, that address policies and procedures relating to law enforcement access to digital evidence. BSA’s best practices encourage stakeholders to protect … Read More >>
BSA’s 2019 Fly-In Renews the Push for Federal Privacy Legislation
Last week, BSA’s Board of Directors came to Washington, DC and met with Members of Congress to talk about policy priorities of importance to the software industry. These issues not only affect software companies, but also every industry across America that relies on software to succeed. BSA’s delegation included representatives from Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Box, … Read More >>