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 [...]
Following the European Union’s adoption of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which seeks to impose restrictions on the largest digital platforms in an attempt to increase competition, jurisdictions around the world have begun considering whether to adopt a similar approach. In Brazil, both the legislature and the Administrative Council for [...]
The global members of ACT | The App Association are innovative small businesses and enterprises changing the way we live, work, and play through apps and connected technology. Our members are the next generation of trailblazers working to solve problems and fill gaps across industries—from artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare [...]
In today’s connected world, the quick and seamless flow of data across borders and networks is critical to the success of the global digital economy. Policymakers worldwide have begun to recognise the benefits of a strong, reliable network; however, it seems that a select few have developed a curious path [...]