ACT | The App Association has been calling for “The Year of Privacy” since at least 2017, with the hopes that lawmakers in the United States would pass a national privacy law to protect people of all ages who use technology. Despite the fact that we have yet to see [...]
In an attempt to crack down on illegal content and minimise the likelihood that users will encounter harmful or age-inappropriate online posts, the UK Parliament drafted a piece of legislation called the Online Safety Bill (OSB). Unfortunately, what once started as a bill to protect people from violent or dangerous [...]
After months of techlash reporting, this morning’s tech headlines are downright boring. Even TikTok’s travails manifest in drab earth tones today, garnering headlines like, “TikTok Tries to Win Allies in the U.S. With More Transparency.” But make no mistake: cybercriminals, foreign adversaries, and even your own personal online bullies are [...]
Recently, ACT | The App Association made it a priority to highlight encryption’s essential role in facilitating a safe and secure internet, a role that’s become even more vital while millions remain quarantined and reliant on remote communication technologies. This is especially the case for vulnerable communities, such as the [...]
The end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020 have seen rampant attacks on an aspect of communications technologies we often take for granted: encryption. In addition to being the protective buffer of most internet traffic—everything from commercial transactions to social interactions—it also protects those who may need increased privacy, [...]