policy

Data, Privacy

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 >>

Data, Global Markets, Privacy

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 >>

Data, Privacy

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 >>

Data, Global Markets, Intellectual Property

BSA’s Special 301 Submission Highlights the Need for Improved Digital Trade and Innovation Policies in 11 Trading Partners

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 >>

Data, Global Markets

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 >>