Event Recap: New Congress, New Opportunities
Small businesses are key drivers of growth for the American economy. They are on the cutting edge of innovation and successfully address problems that bigger companies can’t. However, it can be difficult for the voice of small businesses to be heard over the din of large corporations. Congress needs to hear about the needs of small businesses and how they differ from those of larger businesses. ACT | The App Association recently hosted a webinar highlighting key concerns of [...]
Statement from ACT | The App Association in Response to the European Commission’s Announced Preliminary Findings on Apple’s Compliance with the Digital Markets Act
Following today’s announcement and preliminary findings released by the European Commission on Apple’s compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), ACT | The App Association issued the following statement: “The European Commission’s preliminary findings against Apple, if enforced, threaten to further fragment the app economy and marketplace, increase compliance costs, and lead to fewer opportunities for small to mid-sized developers to reach consumers in the EU,” said Morgan Reed, President of ACT | The App Association. “In particular, the [...]
Statement from ACT | The App Association in Response to the European Commission’s Announced Preliminary Findings on Alphabet’s Compliance with the Digital Markets Act
Following today’s announcement and preliminary findings released by the European Commission on Alphabet’s compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), ACT | The App Association issued the following statement: “Today’s preliminary findings reinforce what we have long cautioned: the DMA’s enforcement does not foster a culture of innovation. Instead, as EVP Riebera said in her statement, its focus is to create ‘a culture of compliance.’ We know from experience that having technology at the speed of government is a [...]
Event Recap: SXSW 2025
"We regret to inform you that a vendor was hacked, exposing our customers' personal information." It’s a message that has become all too familiar as data breaches shift from possibility to inevitability. At SXSW 2025, ACT | The App Association hosted a powerhouse panel to dissect the growing crisis of data breaches and underscore the critical role of encryption in safeguarding our digital lives. Our panel, IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED: Data Breaches and Encryption, highlighted how these breaches disproportionately impact [...]
Digital Tax Follies: The Importance and Understanding of Sound Tax Policies in Europe
ACT | The App Association’s small business members are the leading edge of innovation in the ever-evolving digital economy. Governments are racing to create mechanisms to measure and tax the value of digital activity. Unfortunately, the rapid shifting of tax laws and policy globally has complicated small businesses’ ability to compete and grow in digital markets. Regions worldwide are exploring ways to capture tax revenue from digital services, often through digital service taxes (DSTs) targeting major tech firms. Simultaneously, [...]
EU Lawmakers’ DMA Petition to DoJ and Commerce Deserves Quick Dismissal
We recently highlighted a bright spot in the otherwise dismal outlook for global digital marketplace regulation. Specifically, as governments around the world consider Digital Markets Act (DMA)-style regulatory frameworks, we have highlighted the way that these regulations harm small innovators globally. President Trump has focused on another aspect, calling out DMA as designed to disadvantage American competitors. Shortly after that, House Judiciary Committee (HJC) leaders sent a letter to the European Commission taking aim at DMA’s discriminatory purposes in [...]