In today’s data-driven, interconnected world, digital evidence is the cornerstone of criminal investigations. Stakeholders throughout the criminal justice system – from first responders at the scene to judges presiding over criminal prosecutions – require specialized knowledge and resources to effectively leverage digital evidence in lawful criminal investigations. However, law enforcement agencies often lack the sufficient … Read More >>
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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 >>
A New Framework for Software Security
Today, BSA | The Software Alliance launched the BSA Framework for Secure Software. This first-of-its-kind tool will enable the software industry, its customers, and policymakers to describe, assess, and encourage security throughout the software lifecycle in a specific, meaningful way. Software-based cyber threats are on the rise – the Ponemon Institute reported that 77% of … Read More >>
Three Pillars for a Strong Federal Privacy Standard
Today, I testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce Science, and Transportation on policy principles for a federal data privacy framework in the United States. The hearing examined what Congress should do to address risks to consumers and how to implement data privacy protections for all Americans. There is no denying that the American people’s … Read More >>