BRUSSELS - The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is concerned by reports that French authorities are restricting the use of widely trusted collaboration tools based on their country of origin. Decisions like this risk fragmenting digital markets and undermining the open, competitive technology ecosystem that has long supported Europe’s economic growth and security. Digital sovereignty is best advanced using high security standards, risk-based frameworks that focus on security, transparency, and accountability, regardless of the geographic origin of technology providers.

Rather than broad bans, policymakers should focus on clear security standards that apply equally to all providers and are grounded in technical realities. BSA members are deeply invested in Europe’s digital future and share France's and the EU’s objective of fostering innovation, resilience, competitiveness, and trust in the digital ecosystem.

BSA and its members stand ready to engage with French and EU authorities to ensure government security objectives are met without limiting access to proven, secure tools that public servants and businesses rely on every day.