The App Association (ACT)
Recent News About The App Association (ACT)
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ACT | The App Association is set to host a panel discussion at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference focusing on data breaches and encryption.
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The App Association, a global trade association representing small and medium-sized technology companies, has expressed its support for the Senate Judiciary Committee's focus on children's online safety.
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The European Commission has decided to withdraw the proposed Standard-Essential Patent (SEP) Regulation.
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The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced plans to investigate the mobile ecosystem services of Apple and Google.
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Today, ACT | The App Association submitted an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of Google.
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In a recent development, Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has mandated changes to Apple's in-app purchase practices.
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The App Association has voiced concerns regarding potential federal legislation that would mandate app store-level age verification.
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The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has finalized its proposed judgment in the case against Google, suggesting a significant breakup of the company's products and services.
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The App Association, a global trade group representing small and medium-sized technology companies, has issued a statement regarding the outcome of the 2024 election.
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In response to the Brazilian government's release of their latest Digital Platform Report on October 10, ACT | The App Association has shared its perspective.
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ACT | The App Association has submitted an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, supporting Google's request for a stay on an injunction until an appeal is resolved.
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The Federal Circuit has vacated and remanded a lower court's decision in the case of Ericsson v Lenovo concerning standard essential patents (SEPs).
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The increasing integration of technology into daily life has led to a rise in data breaches, exposing personal information and affecting one in three Americans. These breaches disproportionately impact disenfranchised communities, which often lack resources for digital safety. The issue is particularly pressing during Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October.
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A recent survey conducted by ACT | The App Association reveals that likely voters in the United States strongly support the enactment of a national data privacy law. This poll, fielded by Embold Research, also indicates significant concern over the government's current antitrust strategies and lawsuits against technology companies.
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In response to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) recent announcement regarding the finalized rule on filing requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act, ACT | The App Association has expressed approval. Morgan Reed, President of ACT | The App Association, commented on the FTC's decision.
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ACT | The App Association has expressed its views on the UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) recent decision regarding Amazon's £3 billion investment in Anthropic. Stephen Tulip, the UK Country Manager for ACT | The App Association, issued a statement addressing the CMA's ruling.
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App developers require legal frameworks that enable them to provide parents with the means to manage their children's devices and access to age-appropriate apps. This necessitates flexibility to meet consumers' expectations, consistent with how they interact with their smart devices.
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Mike Sax, founder of ACT | The App Association, issued a statement in response to Mario Draghi’s speech and report on “Unveiling Strategies for Europe’s Future Competitiveness,” delivered on September 11, 2024.
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Mike Sax, founder and chairperson of ACT | The App Association, issued a statement on September 3, 2024, regarding the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling in the Illumina/GRAIL appeal case.
