Amicus Curiae Brief Submitted in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc: Epic’s proposed remedy would be disastrous for small developers
Today, ACT | The App Association released a statement from president Morgan Reed regarding its amicus curiae brief submitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.: “The problem with Epic’s case from the very beginning was the blatant disregard for small developers. Epic’s CEO admitted under oath that he did not know or consider the impact on smaller developers, and that he would have simply taken a deal if it [...]
Consumers Have Concerns About Innovation and Technology Licencing in the UK, Study Shows
(LONDON) 31 March 2022 — Today, ACT | The App Association released the results of a study demonstrating that less than half of respondents believe the UK is ahead of other countries when it comes to producing innovative technology, products, and services. The study, executed by Portland Communications, polled more than 2.000 UK consumers on awareness and concerns around innovation and competition. UK as a hub for innovation The results of the study show that consumers are concerned about the [...]
ACT | The App Association Asks the United States Department of Justice to Rethink Support for Misguided Legislation to Dismantle Privacy and Security Measures in the Mobile Ecosystem
Today, the Department of Justice expressed support for the “goals” of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 2992) and the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (H.R. 3816). ACT| The App Association cautions against supporting measures like S. 2992 and H.R. 3816, which would dismantle the platform framework small app companies leverage to reach millions of consumers and clients across the globe. Notably, the Department’s letter cautiously refers to the bills’ proposed benefits as “ha[ving] the potential to” [...]
Statement on the Political Agreement of the Digital Markets Act in European Parliament
(BRUSSELS) 24 March 2022 — Today, ACT | The App Association released a statement from chairperson and founder Mike Sax regarding the political agreement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA): ‘We understand the hard work and commitment of the European institutions to push forward this unprecedented piece of legislation in an extremely complex and rapidly evolving sector. ‘Implementing this novel piece of regulation thoughtfully will be more critical than ever to ensure it does not only level the playing field [...]
The State of Children’s Privacy: What’s Next After President Biden’s State of the Union Call Out?
When President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address as President of the United States last week, topline priorities regarding the war in Ukraine, curbing inflation, and promoting elements of his domestic Build Back Better agenda understandably consumed much of the runtime. Yet those in the technology policy world were quick to take notice when the President turned his attention to privacy for the first time on the national stage. Using a sliver of his precious [...]
Let’s Celebrate the Next Generation of Innovators Today, on Pi Day
(WASHINGTON, DC) March 14, 2022 - Today, ACT | The App Association released a statement from president Morgan Reed celebrating Pi Day: “Today is Pi Day—a day where across the globe we celebrate the mathematical constant pi while stuffing ourselves with our favorite pie (mine is rhubarb pie, hold the strawberries). But after the pi-wonder and pie stuffing, Pi Day is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in our lives [...]