“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 [...]
Throughout 2024, ACT | The App Association’s team has been active worldwide, and this summer was no exception -- we embarked on a trip to Stockholm in an effort to engage with leaders in the local technology ecosystem and discuss the relationship between the startups there and the United States. [...]
Digital threats are constantly evolving, and the safety of our personal information has never been more critical. Small business developers work tirelessly to protect personal data using platform-provided tools like encryption, user authentication, operating system-level privacy controls, and app store vetting processes. However, privacy and security shouldn’t stop there. Developers [...]
After years of navigating through the dense forest of consumer protection laws, we've encountered various twists and turns, each bringing its own set of challenges for small businesses and independent developers. Among the towering trees of legislation, an imposing presence has emerged—the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). This bill [...]
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation took its latest privacy steps with a July 11 hearing, “The Need to Protect Americans’ Privacy and the AI Accelerant.” Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association, testified alongside Dr. Ryan Calo, professor at the University of Washington School [...]