App makers applaud NY judge’s denial of DOJ iPhone unlocking order
Today, New York Magistrate Judge James Orenstein said in a ruling that the United States government couldn’t use the All Writs Act to force Apple to hack into an iPhone that was [...]
FBI-Apple data security battle: What you need to know
Over the past two weeks, we've seen the FBI's battle with Apple capture headlines and become an important topic in public discourse. Below is a brief FAQ to keep you [...]
ACT | The App Association applauds Apple’s motion, outline dangers of judge’s order
Today, Apple filed a motion to fight a California judge’s order that requires the company to create a back door to defeat the security features on the iPhone. Apple argued [...]
Congress takes up cross-border data flow issues
Tomorrow, the House Judiciary Committee will host a hearing on, “International Conflicts of Law Concerning Cross-border Data Flow and Law Enforcement Requests.” Members of Congress and two panels of representatives [...]
Queen City Mobile Summit highlights Cincinnati as mobile tech hub
Last week, ACT | The App Association hosted Queen City Mobile Summit with leading creative agency POSSIBLE and nationally-ranked startup accelerator, the Brandery in Cincinnati, Ohio. More than 150 established app companies, emerging startups, [...]
Encryption Vital for the U.S. Economy
Encryption is an integral part of the U.S. economy. It provides security for much of the nation’s commerce, both online and at physical locations. Encryption ensures that our most sensitive data stays private [...]