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Every sector of our economy relies on software to succeed. Members of BSA | The Software Alliance provide cutting-edge cloud services, data analytics, manufacturing tools, cybersecurity solutions, and other digital capabilities to businesses of all sizes to generate new industries and new jobs. Modernized laws and policies in these priority issue areas will improve lives and support continued economic and job growth.

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AI

Web Dashboard: Comparing International Frameworks for the Development of Responsible AI

SEP 25, 2019 | GLOBAL

The AI Principles Framework Comparison Chart is a tool for measuring the consistency of existing (and future) AI ethics frameworks as measured against ten guiding principles.

Privacy Govt Access

Global Best Practices for Law Enforcement Access to Digital Evidence

SEP 23, 2019 | GLOBAL

BSA recommends global best practices relating to law enforcement access to digital evidence that promote strong commitments to privacy, security, transparency, and the rule of law, while fostering constructive collaboration between governments, law enforcement agencies, and technology providers.

Cybersecurity

BSA Framework for Secure Software

APR 30, 2019 | GLOBAL

BSA’s first-of-its-kind framework is a flexible and holistic approach to guide and assess efforts to enhance software security.

Cybersecurity

BSA International Cybersecurity Framework

APR 24, 2018 | GLOBAL | US

Working together, government and industry can help the world’s citizens reap the benefits of the digital economy while protecting our safety, security, and privacy.

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2019 BSA US Policy Agenda

FEB 05, 2019 | GLOBAL

BSA highlights federal privacy legislation as a top priority for the year.

THE LATEST POLICY NEWS

BSA Reaffirms Commitment to DACA

NOV 12, 2019 | US

Today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments challenging the revocation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by the administration. BSA urges Congressional action supporting responsible immigration policy, including legislation to reinstate DACA protections and to make them permanent. Read more

Workforce

Tech Rallies Around Dreamers Amid SCOTUS Case

NOV 12, 2019 | US

Politico Morning Tech, November 12, 2019. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments regarding the administration’s move to end the DACA program. BSA is calling on Congress to take action. Read more

Workforce

Legislation Introduced to Bolster Cyber Workforce

NOV 08, 2019 | US

Nextgov, November 8, 2019. BSA announces its endorsement of the HACKED Act, bipartisan legislation which would bolster cybersecurity education and vitalize America’s workforce. Read more

Cybersecurity Workforce

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