Today six Senators issued a public request for clarity on FDA regulation of mobile medical apps. Earlier this year, ACT toured the country speaking to app makers and venture capitalists about opportunities in the mHealth field. I am pleased to see the Senate is seeking further clarity on the regulation [...]
People use their smartphones to access and store their most sensitive personal data. App companies go to great lengths to protect this information and provide a safe user environment. When government intercepts mobile app data, it undermines the trust our industry needs to succeed. Every time reports surface about government [...]
ACT has been a consistent supporter of the core principles of net neutrality since the FCC defined them back in 2004. The app industry relies on an robust internet and our members support the right of consumers to access legal content online. As this issue continues to wind its way [...]
"The FTC believes the world would be a better place if we spent $250 million more on lawyers and $250 million less on developing educational apps and content for kids."
Apple patents being upheld will force industry toward innovation and differentiation. That's a good thing. Patents not only protect the investments of innovators, they create incentives for the rest of the industry to innovate instead of copying the work of others. Apple's win today reaffirms the importance of patents to [...]