ACTivists for Change: An Open Letter to Policymakers in the European Union

  Letter Summary In this letter, ACT | The App Association and a sampling of our European Union (EU)-based member companies urge EU policymakers to adopt forward-thinking, balanced regulatory frameworks that empower small businesses to thrive while addressing emerging risks. Our members are at the forefront of innovation across industries, [...]

ACTivists for Change: An Open Letter to Policymakers in the United States

  ACT | The App Association and a sampling of our U.S.-based member companies urge U.S. policymakers to ensure that the regulatory environment empowers small businesses to thrive while addressing emerging risks. Our members are at the forefront of innovation that spans industries, however, they face significant barriers due to [...]

The European Commission’s 2025 Work Programme: A Mixed Bag for SMEs

  The European Commission has just released its 2025 Work Programme, outlining key initiatives to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and drive regulatory simplification. For independent app developers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), these changes could ease regulatory burdens, but some proposals raise concerns. ACT | The App Association strongly supports [...]

By |2025-02-26T11:11:05-05:00February 26th, 2025|Blog, European Union, Policy, Tech Regulation|

ACT | The App Association Urges the Council to Uphold the Proposed SEP Regulation

  Yesterday, ACT | The App Association submitted a letter to the Council of the European Union, urging Member States to uphold their role in the legislative process by engaging in discussions on the Proposed Regulation on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs). The European Commission’s recent request to withdraw the regulation, [...]

By |2025-02-21T09:54:49-05:00February 21st, 2025|Blog, European Union, FRAND, IoT, Policy, Tech Regulation|

ACTivists for Change: An Open Letter to Policymakers in the United Kingdom

  ACT | The App Association and a sampling of our United Kingdom (UK)-based member companies urge UK policymakers to adopt forward-thinking, balanced regulatory frameworks that empower small businesses to thrive while addressing emerging risks. Our members are at the forefront of innovation across industries, but they face significant barriers [...]

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