Technologies like 5G, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing are changing the way we live, work, and connect with the world around us. These technologies create opportunities and help grow the global digital economy. However, they also present new and increasingly complex risks. Those risks include data theft, phishing scams, privacy violations, malicious information … Read More >>
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An Advanced Digital Trade Agenda for a Changing Digital Economy
BSA’s 2019 digital trade agenda outlines policy priorities critical to powering digital trade in a changing global economy. Smart, forward-looking digital trade rules, including the ability to transfer data across borders, are critical to economic growth and innovation across all sectors. The 2019 agenda broadly addresses trade barriers, privacy and security, and innovation – focusing … Read More >>
Rules on Digital Trade Can Enhance the US-EU Trading Relationship
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 >>
US-Japan Negotiations Should Prioritize Digital Trade
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 >>
A Cybersecurity Agenda for the Connected Age: One Year Later
One year ago today, BSA | The Software Alliance released a new policy agenda for cybersecurity. A few months before this release, organizations around the world were shook by NotPetya, a malware attack that crippled government, critical infrastructure, and business entities. The incident resulted in more than $10 billion in total losses to the global … Read More >>