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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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Cybersecurity

BSA Policy Principles for Building a Secure and Trustworthy Internet of Things

JUL 02, 2020 | GLOBAL

As trusted leaders in the global software industry, BSA members are at the forefront of Internet of Things (IoT) innovation, including advancements in IoT security. BSA endorses the following principles for building trust in the IoT that embody a responsible, risk-based approach to government IoT security policy.

Privacy Cybersecurity Trade Cross-Border Data Workforce

BSA Response & Recovery Agenda

MAY 27, 2020 | GLOBAL

BSA’s Response & Recovery Agenda identifies the policy priorities and strategic initiatives that will enable governments and their citizens to prepare for and implement increased remote working, resilient education systems, and other remote-based activities.

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Privacy

The Global Standard: Distinguishing Between Controllers and Processors in Privacy Legislation

MAR 03, 2020 | GLOBAL

Comprehensive privacy legislation must create strong obligations for all companies that handle consumer data. These obligations will only be strong enough to protect consumer privacy and instill trust, though, if they reflect how a company interacts with consumer data.

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

Securing Tomorrow: BSA’s Cybersecurity Priorities and Software’s Essential Role

FEB 03, 2020 | GLOBAL

BSA | The Software Alliance urges governments to embrace software solutions, as well as collaboration with the software industry, to confront urgent security challenges.

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BSA Releases Policy Principles to Help Secure and Build Trust in the Internet of Things

JUL 02, 2020 | GLOBAL

BSA | The Software Alliance’s Policy Principles for Building a Secure and Trustworthy Internet of Things offers twelve responsible, risk-based steps that governments around the world can take to address these challenges and build trust in the IoT. Read more

Cybersecurity

Can Free Trade Continue? Cross-Border Data Transfers Will Become Important

JUL 02, 2020

Nikkei, July 2, 2020. Nikkei interviewed experts in and out of Japan, including BSA's Jared Ragland, about the future of free trade frameworks. Read more

Privacy Trade Cross-Border Data

Industry Group Suggests Government IoT Security Policy

JUL 02, 2020 | US

Politico, July 2, 2020. BSA | The Software Alliance today offered its advice for government policies on internet of things security, based in part on building on existing consensus-based industry practices. Read more

Cybersecurity

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