ACT | The App Association applauds Senators Fischer, Ayotte, Booker, and Schatz for their introduction of the Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act. The widespread use of mobile devices has made consumers comfortable with fitness wearables, smart light bulbs, and connected refrigerators. All combined, the internet [...]
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 from industry, academia, and law enforcement are set to discuss the security, privacy, and economic threats caused by laws that [...]
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 protecting patient health information, financial data, and every American who shops online. The world has moved mobile with consumers expecting [...]
Today, ACT | The App Association urged the Food and Drug Administration to encourage the adoption of apps in clinical investigations. Mobile app-enabled telehealth and remote monitoring of patient generated health data (PGHD) is an incredibly promising avenue for improving healthcare quality while lowering costs. But, significant statutory and regulatory burdens [...]
The weather outside may not be frightful as the majority of the country is experiencing balmy late-December temperatures, but the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full swing. This week is characterized by some key activities: fielding tech support requests from relatives, shoveling the walk, surviving the in-laws [...]