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 >>

Cloud Computing, Data, Global Markets, Privacy

As AI Grows, Privacy, Security, and Global Data Flows Are Key to Innovation, BSA Tells FTC

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) policy and enforcement priorities have a significant impact on the digital economy – and the development of cutting-edge software tools, such as artificial intelligence. The agency has a long track record of evaluating its policy and enforcement approaches, including its 1995 hearings on competition and consumer protection; its pre-centennial global … Read More >>

Cybersecurity, Privacy

It’s Common Sense: Any Encryption Solution Needs to Consider All Sides

Encryption is increasingly at the core of modern business operations and personal communications, underpinning financial transactions, critical infrastructure network security, personal text messages and emails, and sensitive military technologies. Yet, while hundreds of millions of global citizens depend on encryption for security and privacy, criminal actors take advantage of the technology to obscure their activity. … Read More >>