BSA in the News

Computer Weekly, November 4, 2020. The European Commission (EC) will issue updated legal contacts that will outline how companies and businesses can share data with the US – without breaching European Union (EU) privacy laws – within weeks. Thomas Boué, director-general of policy for the Business Software Alliance (BSA), a trade body for technology companies, told the seminar that the commission’s “toolbox methodology” would be an important step forward. Read more

Market News International, November 2, 2020. Officials in Brussels observe that US presidents often become more focused on foreign policy issues during their second term and note that even a re-elected Trump may need to treat European allies better in order to deal more effectively with China. Read more

Washington Post, November 2, 2020. States have emerged as a major driver of tech regulation in the absence of action from Washington. And it’s likely that outcomes of some state measures could shape the debate at the federal level. Yet tech trade groups would prefer these policies be developed through the traditional legislative process. Read more

Washington Post, October 29, 2020. “I think a lot of companies are operating without clarity,” BSA's Craig Albright said. It’s notable “when you see such a broad range of industries all coming out relatively quickly on something. It demonstrates there’s a real significant concern.” Read more