One day after being rejected by the courts, the FBI was rebuked on Capitol Hill for demanding access to every software-enabled device at today’s House Judiciary hearing, “The Encryption Tightrope: Balancing Americans’ Security and Privacy.” FBI Director James Comey and NY District Attorney Cyrus Vance conceded that the access they [...]
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 [...]