Policy News

11.18.2009
Software Industry Applauds US–China Leadership Talks
Leaders share the goal of fostering economic and social development through technology...

11.18.2009
Business Software Alliance Applauds House Science and Technology Committee Action on Cyber Security
Washington, DC - November 18, 2009 The Business Software Alliance (BSA) today issued the...

11.05.2009
Business Software Alliance Commends Senate Judiciary Committee on Passage of Data Breach Legislation
Senate bills will increase security and protect consumers Washington, DC — November 5, 2009 The...

10.22.2009
Trade Group Lauds Cyber Security Resolution
Resolution Outlines the Importance of Information Networks to the Critical Infrastructure of...

10.22.2009
McAfee, Inc. Testifies in Congress on Cyber Security
Dr. Phyllis Schneck testifies on behalf of Business Software Alliance Washington, DC — October...

09.25.2009
Software Industry Welcomes Nomination of Victoria Espinel as US’s First Intellectual Property Enforcement Chief
New Position Charged with Marshalling Federal Resources in Defense of Key US SectorsWashington,...

09.22.2009
Tech Company CTOs Meet with Government Officials about the Need for Technology Neutral Procurement Policies
Best way to spur innovation and economic growth is through a competitive marketplace...

09.21.2009
BSA Expresses Its Strong Support for President Obama’s Call to Spur American Economy Through Innovation
Administration agenda highlights key priorities for BSA member companies Washington, DC –...

09.17.2009
US Leadership in IT Industry is Growing, Even in Tough Economic Environment
US facing intense competition from several foreign markets Washington, DC – September 17,...

08.25.2009
BSA Hails Report as Roadmap for Nation’s Cyber Infrastructure
Invigorates Role of Public-Private Partnership in Developing Cyber-Security Policy Washington,...

08.07.2009
BSA Applauds Senate’s Confirmation of David Kappos to Head US Patent and Trademark Office
Timing Underscores Senate’s Recognition of Patent Reform Agenda Washington, DC — August 7,...

07.23.2009
IT Industry Joins in Urging Congress to Oppose Tax Changes That Would Undermine America’s Global Business Champions
Washington, DC – July 23, 2009 Leaders of the information technology (IT) industry are...

07.20.2009
Copyright Industries Strengthen US Economy with Jobs, Exports
BSA CEO joins Secretary of Commerce and others to release report on economic contributions of...

07.20.2009
Industry Leaders Call for Competitive Health IT Market; Advise Against Inflexible Technology Mandates
Washington, DC – July 20, 2009The information technology (IT) industry supports efforts to...

07.13.2009
BSA and Other Tech Associations Urge Congress to Spur Broadband Adoption
July 13, 2009 Hon. Nancy PelosiSpeakerUnited States House of Representatives235 Cannon...

06.18.2009
Software Industry Welcomes Nomination of David Kappos to Head US Patent and Trademark Office
Washington, DC – June 18, 2009 The following statement may be attributed to Robert...

06.10.2009
US Cyber Security Requires Greater R&D and Public-Private Partnerships, Software Industry Says
Washington, DC – June 10, 2009 Rising cyber security threats require comprehensive,...

06.03.2009
Software CEOs Urge Administration, Congress to Make Pro-Innovation Policies a Top Priority
Washington, DC – June 3 2009 Software and computers are contributing mightily to reviving...

06.03.2009
BSA Presents Cyber Champion Award to Senator John Cornyn of Texas
Washington, DC – June 3, 2009 The Business Software Alliance (BSA) today honored US Senator...

06.03.2009
BSA Presents Cyber Champion Award to Chairman John Conyers
Washington, DC - June 3, 2009 The Business Software Alliance (BSA) today honored Congressman...

05.29.2009
Software Industry Welcomes Obama Cyber Security Strategy
New Plan Emphasizes Public-Private Partnerships and Global Approach Washington, DC –...

05.20.2009
Congressional Piracy Watch List Backed Up by Software Industry Experience
PC Software Piracy is a $53 Billion Global Problem, Affecting US Jobs, Security,...

05.15.2009
BSA Urges President Obama to Make US-China Commercial Diplomacy a High Priority
30 Industry Groups Stress Need for High-Level Engagement Washington, DC – May 15,...

05.12.2009
A Fifth of PC Software in United States is Pirated, Posing Challenges to High Tech Sector and Cyber Security
New study reveals extent of PC software piracy worldwide Washington, DC – May 12,...

05.05.2009
Software Industry Calls for Uniform National Standard for Data Breach Notification to Improve Security and Trust Online
Group Expresses Concerns About “P2P” Proposal Washington, DC – May 5, 2009 The...