Global Markets, Privacy

The EU Can Set the Pace Worldwide With a Forward-Thinking Digital Trade Strategy

Over the past decade, the European Union’s dynamic trade policy has emerged as one of the bloc’s most successful foreign policy tools. Read More >>

Over the past decade, the European Union’s dynamic trade policy has emerged as one of the bloc’s most successful foreign policy tools. Read More >>

Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data, Industry, Workforce

Fostering a Resilient Economy – Software’s Role in COVID-19 Response and Recovery

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 >>

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, Global Markets

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 >>

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 >>