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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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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.

AI Privacy Cybersecurity IP Trade Workforce Govt Access

2019 BSA US Policy Agenda

FEB 05, 2019 | GLOBAL

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

Privacy

BSA Privacy Framework

SEP 12, 2018 | GLOBAL

BSA has developed a Privacy Framework as a guide for policymakers as they seek to draft privacy legislation.

THE LATEST POLICY NEWS

BSA Statement on Comments Filed to California Attorney General

DEC 06, 2019 | US

BSA | The Software Alliance filed comments to the California Attorney General on draft regulations to implement the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). In the comments, BSA urged California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra to ensure the regulations clearly reflect distinct role of service providers. Read more

Privacy

BSA Statement on India’s Personal Data Protection Bill

DEC 06, 2019 | INDIA

BSA | The Software Alliance encourages India to enact comprehensive legislation to effectively protect consumer privacy and personal information in India. Read more

Privacy Cross-Border Data

Labor Vows to Fix Encryption Act

DEC 05, 2019 | AUSTRALIA

Information Age, December 5, 2019. BSA is encouraged by the ongoing legislative reviews of the Assistance and Access Framework in Australia and efforts in the Australian Parliament to improve the Framework. Read more

Cybersecurity

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