Lunch Briefing: Privacy Uncertainty Threatens U.S. Tech Company Growth Friday, February 27, 201512:00 - 1:00pmRHOB 2203RSVP: actbriefing.eventbrite.com Governments around the world are using uncertainty surrounding U.S. law enforcement data collection to stall American exports. Unfortunately, unclear laws governing U.S. law enforcement access to data on non-Americans stored abroad has limited opportunities for [...]
Today Senator Orrin Hatch announced he will introduce the Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act (LEADS Act). This legislation is critical for the future of American companies that provide or use cloud services abroad. On behalf of ACT | The App Association and the more than 5,000 mobile [...]
ACT | The App Association is proud to announce its support for The Startup Act of 2015, introduced by Senators Jerry Moran and Mark Warner. The bill would go a long way to reduce barriers to growth for startups and small companies, encourage investment in new businesses, and create a [...]
ACT | The App Association applauds House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte for reintroducing the Innovation Act with broad bipartisan support. Executive Director Morgan Reed released the following statement in support of the legislation: ACT | The App Association thanks Chairman Goodlatte for his continued commitment to our country's innovators and entrepreneurs. The [...]
If you’ve been following our My Life in Apps series the past six months, you’ve learned about the many ways ACT | The App Association’s staff relies on apps. And if you haven’t (tisk!), you’re in luck. In celebration of the day of the week traditionally used to commemorate the [...]