On November 14, 2024, ACT | The App Association participated in the Do iOS Developers Conference in Amsterdam, an inspiring event dedicated to developers and businesses building in the iOS ecosystem. Our panel, moderated by Borbala Szucs-Bartfai, the App Association’s EU policy manager, explored how developers and small and medium-sized [...]
As elections shape new governments around the globe, small businesses are closely watching how the results will impact their ability to innovate and grow. In Europe, the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission kicks off an era of regulatory priorities that could significantly affect [...]
October 2024 Throughout the year, our policy team submits filings with government bodies worldwide to advocate for a regulatory environment that inspires and rewards innovation. From issues around regulating artificial intelligence to digital trade, our team is ACTive on a wide range of topics that could have a positive [...]
“We regret to inform you that a vendor was hacked, exposing our customers' personal information.” For many, this sentence has become all too familiar. As technology becomes more deeply integrated into every aspect of our lives, the rising tide of data breaches threatens the security of personal information. The startling [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the centre of regulatory discussion and action in the European Union, with conversations centred around its potential risks and benefits. As a result, we have seen three separate but related AI actions from policymakers in the EU: the EU AI Act, the AI Pact, and [...]