Press Releases

BSA │The Software Alliance welcomes the approval of the Privacy Shield agreement by EU Member States. The deal will allow for the continuation of data transfers across the Atlantic, which are crucial to everyone who relies on the internet for commerce, communications, or otherwise. Read more

The European Parliament adopted today the first ever EU legislation on cybersecurity, the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive, marking the final step in the legislative process. The move brings the EU one step closer to completing the Digital Single Market by providing a common framework to bolster the continent’s cyber resilience. Read more

Cross-border data flows play a critical role in the modern economy and continue to create jobs and economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic. In today’s global economy, European companies rely on such a continuous cross-border flow of information in order to manage operations efficiently and deliver innovative products and services that users enjoy daily around the world. Read more

BSA | The Software Alliance applauds Congressman Steny Hoyer for his introduction of the bipartisan Information Technology Modernization Act. A well-functioning and modern Federal IT system is critical to maintaining the safety and security of our nation’s IT infrastructure, protecting the personal information it contains, and improving the efficiency of government operations. Read more