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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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US: Making Sense of Section 230

FEB 12, 2021 | GLOBAL

This issue brief provides a high-level overview of what Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act does, why it is important to a much broader spectrum of stakeholders than those that have galvanized the current debate, and key considerations for evaluating potential reforms.

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How Enterprise Software Empowers Businesses in a Data-Driven Economy

JAN 19, 2021 | GLOBAL

Enterprise software—or business-to-business (B2B) software—enables the operations of other companies. It helps organizations of all sizes and across all industries operate more safely and efficiently, enhance product and service development, and increase opportunities to innovate and grow.

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AI for Europe

DEC 17, 2020 | GLOBAL

BSA’s three recommendations to foster innovation, create opportunities, and enhance growth in Europe through responsible AI.

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BSA Policy Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Transition Team

NOV 18, 2020 | GLOBAL

BSA | The Software Alliance shares a series of primers on top tech policy issues for the Biden-Harris transition team. These include detailed recommendations to help the incoming Administration harness the power of software to respond to COVID-19, foster inclusive economic growth and development, and promote innovation.

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Principles: Additional Safeguards for SCC Transfers

OCT 22, 2020 | GLOBAL

BSA | The Software Alliance has identified seven principles to guide companies adopting additional safeguards for EU data transfers.

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2021 Tech Titans

MAY 03, 2021 | US

Washingtonian, May 3, 2021. Washingtonian included BSA President and CEO Victoria Espinel on their 2021 Tech Titans list, a group of 170 power players, innovators, networkers, lobbyists, and government officials who proved resilient in these uncertain times. Read more

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BSA Calls on USTR to Combat Innovation-Related Data Barriers in Special 301 Process

APR 30, 2021 | US

BSA | The Software Alliance welcomes today’s release of the 2021 Special 301 report from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). The Special 301 process is an important opportunity for USTR to address data-related innovation barriers such as data localization mandates and unnecessary data transfer restrictions. Read more

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