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Today we joined a multistakeholder letter supporting the goals of the Protect U.S. Companies from Foreign Regulatory Taxation Act.
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Coalition Letter on Protecting U.S. Companies from Foreign Regulatory Overreach
The Honorable Jim Jordan
Chairman
House Judiciary Committee
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
The Honorable Scott Fitzgerald
Chairman
House Judiciary Committee
Subcommittee on the Administrative ...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Today we joined a multistakeholder letter supporting the goals of the Protect U.S. Companies from Foreign Regulatory Taxation Act.
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We are excited to share that ACT | The App Association & @ETSI_STANDARDS are forming a new collaborative partnership to provide for greater SME involvement in European standards development.
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ETSI General Assembly: Day One Highlights
ETSI General Assembly: Day One Highlights
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December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
We are excited to share that ACT | The App Association & @ETSI_STANDARDS are forming a new collaborative partnership to provide for greater SME involvement in European standards development.
www.etsi.org/newsroom/new...
www.etsi.org/newsroom/new...
“The power of a truly open and competitive digital economy is the ability for our members, whether they are in Korea, the United States, or elsewhere, to establish and maintain trusted relationships with customers anywhere in the world.” - Morgan Reed, president
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ACT | The App Association Statement on Further Details of U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ACT | The App Association is encouraged by the announcement from the United States and the Republic of Korea reaffirming the Korea Strategic Trade and Investment deal, as set out in...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
“The power of a truly open and competitive digital economy is the ability for our members, whether they are in Korea, the United States, or elsewhere, to establish and maintain trusted relationships with customers anywhere in the world.” - Morgan Reed, president
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As APEC leaders meet this week we call on them to empower digital economy startups & small businesses.
"There are enormous opportunities for APEC in both existing & emerging technology markets, including #AI, #Iot, & #quantum" - Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association
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"There are enormous opportunities for APEC in both existing & emerging technology markets, including #AI, #Iot, & #quantum" - Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association
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ACT | The App Association Calls on APEC Leaders to Empower Digital Economy MSMEs
WASHINGTON, D.C.- ACT | The App Association has long been actively engaging with Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and its member economies to identify and address barriers to digital trade and...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
As APEC leaders meet this week we call on them to empower digital economy startups & small businesses.
"There are enormous opportunities for APEC in both existing & emerging technology markets, including #AI, #Iot, & #quantum" - Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association
bit.ly/3JnhsOP
"There are enormous opportunities for APEC in both existing & emerging technology markets, including #AI, #Iot, & #quantum" - Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association
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A busy week for digital trade & innovation across the Asia-Pacific region.
It's an encouraging development that the frameworks announced between the U.S. and Cambodia, Japan, Korea, Malayasia, Thailand, & Vietnam include provisions to address digital trade priorities.
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It's an encouraging development that the frameworks announced between the U.S. and Cambodia, Japan, Korea, Malayasia, Thailand, & Vietnam include provisions to address digital trade priorities.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A busy week for digital trade & innovation across the Asia-Pacific region.
It's an encouraging development that the frameworks announced between the U.S. and Cambodia, Japan, Korea, Malayasia, Thailand, & Vietnam include provisions to address digital trade priorities.
actonline.org/2025/10/29/a...
It's an encouraging development that the frameworks announced between the U.S. and Cambodia, Japan, Korea, Malayasia, Thailand, & Vietnam include provisions to address digital trade priorities.
actonline.org/2025/10/29/a...
NEW RESEARCH: "EU & UK AI regulations are costing us" say startups and small businesses in two new surveys.
On average, delays and compliance requirements are costing European small tech companies $109,000-$375,000 per year.
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On average, delays and compliance requirements are costing European small tech companies $109,000-$375,000 per year.
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The Hidden Cost of AI Regulations: A Survey of EU, UK, and U.S. Companies
Executive Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how small technology businesses compete and grow. For startups, scaleups, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), it is no...
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October 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
NEW RESEARCH: "EU & UK AI regulations are costing us" say startups and small businesses in two new surveys.
On average, delays and compliance requirements are costing European small tech companies $109,000-$375,000 per year.
actonline.org/the-hidden-c...
On average, delays and compliance requirements are costing European small tech companies $109,000-$375,000 per year.
actonline.org/the-hidden-c...
The EU Data Act is officially in effect —reshaping how data is accessed, shared & owned.
It’s both a compliance challenge and a philosophical shift, with massive implications for startups’ privacy, security & business models.
Click below to learn more about what the Data Act means for small tech👇
It’s both a compliance challenge and a philosophical shift, with massive implications for startups’ privacy, security & business models.
Click below to learn more about what the Data Act means for small tech👇
The EU Data Act: Why SMEs and Startups Should Take Notice
Big changes are coming for any startup, scaleup, or small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) in the EU’s connected products (e.g. connected cars, medical and fitness devices), services (i.e. anything t...
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September 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The EU Data Act is officially in effect —reshaping how data is accessed, shared & owned.
It’s both a compliance challenge and a philosophical shift, with massive implications for startups’ privacy, security & business models.
Click below to learn more about what the Data Act means for small tech👇
It’s both a compliance challenge and a philosophical shift, with massive implications for startups’ privacy, security & business models.
Click below to learn more about what the Data Act means for small tech👇
New Jersey’s new data privacy law, while well-intentioned, if recklessly implemented could hurt the ability for small businesses in the Garden State to compete.
September 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
New Jersey’s new data privacy law, while well-intentioned, if recklessly implemented could hurt the ability for small businesses in the Garden State to compete.
The seamless flow of data b/w economies & across borders is the life blood of the global app economy.
The EU General Court's recent ruling upholding the EU-U.S. #DataPrivacy Framework preserves robust protections for consumers & a critical pathway for U.S. & EU small tech partnerships.
The EU General Court's recent ruling upholding the EU-U.S. #DataPrivacy Framework preserves robust protections for consumers & a critical pathway for U.S. & EU small tech partnerships.
ACT | The App Association Applauds the EU General Courts Dismissal of Challenge to EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
WASHINGTON – The EU General Court’s decision to uphold the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework is welcome news for small tech companies and developers. ACT | The App Association’s members are global corpor...
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September 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The seamless flow of data b/w economies & across borders is the life blood of the global app economy.
The EU General Court's recent ruling upholding the EU-U.S. #DataPrivacy Framework preserves robust protections for consumers & a critical pathway for U.S. & EU small tech partnerships.
The EU General Court's recent ruling upholding the EU-U.S. #DataPrivacy Framework preserves robust protections for consumers & a critical pathway for U.S. & EU small tech partnerships.
We applaud Judge Mehta's U.S. v Google search antitrust case ruling that rejected the Dept of Justice’s overly broad & unrelated remedies, a significant win for small app developers who utilize Google’s integrated marketplace & suite of services to reach consumers worldwide with innovative tech.
Google gets to keep Chrome, judge rules in search antitrust case
Google gets to keep Chrome, judge rules in search antitrust case
Google has pledged to appeal.
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September 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
We applaud Judge Mehta's U.S. v Google search antitrust case ruling that rejected the Dept of Justice’s overly broad & unrelated remedies, a significant win for small app developers who utilize Google’s integrated marketplace & suite of services to reach consumers worldwide with innovative tech.
Experts agree: While children's online safety is critical, the unintended consequences of age verification legislation could threaten the internet as we know it.
Policymakers must be prepared to balance the needs of parents and users, while avoiding harms to digital innovation.
Policymakers must be prepared to balance the needs of parents and users, while avoiding harms to digital innovation.
August 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Experts agree: While children's online safety is critical, the unintended consequences of age verification legislation could threaten the internet as we know it.
Policymakers must be prepared to balance the needs of parents and users, while avoiding harms to digital innovation.
Policymakers must be prepared to balance the needs of parents and users, while avoiding harms to digital innovation.
Over the past two months, we have seen strong interest from a bipartisan Congressional delegation and the White House to address foreign regulatory frameworks like the Digital Markets Act in the EU and the Platform Competition Promotion Act in the Republic of Korea.
August 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Over the past two months, we have seen strong interest from a bipartisan Congressional delegation and the White House to address foreign regulatory frameworks like the Digital Markets Act in the EU and the Platform Competition Promotion Act in the Republic of Korea.
As we close out the summer, the policy environment for app developers continues to rapidly transform.
From state privacy laws to Section 174 tax relief, we broke down what matters most.
From state privacy laws to Section 174 tax relief, we broke down what matters most.
August 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
As we close out the summer, the policy environment for app developers continues to rapidly transform.
From state privacy laws to Section 174 tax relief, we broke down what matters most.
From state privacy laws to Section 174 tax relief, we broke down what matters most.
Unfortunately, today's announcement was a missed opportunity to address the biggest non-tariff trade barriers impacting small tech companies. As Morgan Reed notes:
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A Missed Opportunity as Administration Reveals Further Details of U.S. – EU Trade Deal
WASHINGTON – Statement from Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association:
“Today’s announcement doesn’t include much that we already didn’t know and leaves out the biggest non-tariff trade bar...
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August 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Unfortunately, today's announcement was a missed opportunity to address the biggest non-tariff trade barriers impacting small tech companies. As Morgan Reed notes:
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Following a DC Bar Association event on the Google Search Antitrust case, our general counsel Graham Dufault analyzed the potential impacts of different proposed remedies being considered by the court.
Read more: actonline.org/2025/08/06/d...
Read more: actonline.org/2025/08/06/d...
D.C. Bar Association Hosts Timely Discussion on Potential Remedies in the Landmark Google Search Case
With Judge Mehta ruling that Google illegally maintained its monopoly in the general search and search advertising markets, violating Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act, which is very likely to be...
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August 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Following a DC Bar Association event on the Google Search Antitrust case, our general counsel Graham Dufault analyzed the potential impacts of different proposed remedies being considered by the court.
Read more: actonline.org/2025/08/06/d...
Read more: actonline.org/2025/08/06/d...
#DigitalAccessibility is a fundamental right for everyone, but too often it's still an afterthought.
We're excited to explore innovative approaches to enhance digital inclusivity at the M-EnablingSummit in October. Hope to see you there!
We're excited to explore innovative approaches to enhance digital inclusivity at the M-EnablingSummit in October. Hope to see you there!
August 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
#DigitalAccessibility is a fundamental right for everyone, but too often it's still an afterthought.
We're excited to explore innovative approaches to enhance digital inclusivity at the M-EnablingSummit in October. Hope to see you there!
We're excited to explore innovative approaches to enhance digital inclusivity at the M-EnablingSummit in October. Hope to see you there!
The UK Competition and Markets Authority's new proposed roadmaps include several proposals that continue to raise concerns for our members, particularly around security, transparency, and implementation.
August 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The UK Competition and Markets Authority's new proposed roadmaps include several proposals that continue to raise concerns for our members, particularly around security, transparency, and implementation.
Our members recently met with the US House Judiciary Committee in Europe to discuss the DMA. On the top of the agenda? Intellectual Property rights.
Our President, Morgan Reed, told Punchbowl News that the EU's rules "cost our members money, but most importantly, it costs them trust."
Our President, Morgan Reed, told Punchbowl News that the EU's rules "cost our members money, but most importantly, it costs them trust."
August 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Our members recently met with the US House Judiciary Committee in Europe to discuss the DMA. On the top of the agenda? Intellectual Property rights.
Our President, Morgan Reed, told Punchbowl News that the EU's rules "cost our members money, but most importantly, it costs them trust."
Our President, Morgan Reed, told Punchbowl News that the EU's rules "cost our members money, but most importantly, it costs them trust."
The final guidelines for SSCPA implementation, recently released by the Japan Fair Trade Commission, fail to address the major concerns small #technology companies and independent #developers expressed during the comment period.
Japan Fair Trade Commission Fails to Address Deep Concerns of Small and Independent App Developers
WASHINGTON – The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has finalized its guidelines to implement the Act on Promotion of Competition for Specific Smartphone Software (SSCPA). ACT | The App Association is...
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August 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The final guidelines for SSCPA implementation, recently released by the Japan Fair Trade Commission, fail to address the major concerns small #technology companies and independent #developers expressed during the comment period.
In July, we partnered with our member Capitol CNCT to host a happy hour that brought together more than 150 entrepreneurs and policymakers to discuss how smart AI policymaking can support American innovation.
Missed the event? You can read a recap here: actonline.org/2025/08/01/e...
Missed the event? You can read a recap here: actonline.org/2025/08/01/e...
August 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
In July, we partnered with our member Capitol CNCT to host a happy hour that brought together more than 150 entrepreneurs and policymakers to discuss how smart AI policymaking can support American innovation.
Missed the event? You can read a recap here: actonline.org/2025/08/01/e...
Missed the event? You can read a recap here: actonline.org/2025/08/01/e...
This summer, we co-hosted a "Coding a Career" event with the @michiganstateu Detroit Apple Developer Academy!
The event featured insights from seasoned Michigan business leaders on how to turn a STEM education into a thriving career.
Check out our big takeaways: actonline.org/2025/07/31/e...
The event featured insights from seasoned Michigan business leaders on how to turn a STEM education into a thriving career.
Check out our big takeaways: actonline.org/2025/07/31/e...
Event Recap: Coding a Career: Detroit
At the end of June, ACT | The App Association had the privilege of hosting a “Coding a Career” event in conjunction with the Detroit Apple Developer Academy’s graduation. Designed to empower recent gr...
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August 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This summer, we co-hosted a "Coding a Career" event with the @michiganstateu Detroit Apple Developer Academy!
The event featured insights from seasoned Michigan business leaders on how to turn a STEM education into a thriving career.
Check out our big takeaways: actonline.org/2025/07/31/e...
The event featured insights from seasoned Michigan business leaders on how to turn a STEM education into a thriving career.
Check out our big takeaways: actonline.org/2025/07/31/e...
Our annual Global App Economy Conferences in the EU, UK, & US connect the people building the app economy with the lawmakers shaping its rules.
Want a peek behind the scenes?
Hear ACT members' spring highlights!
Want a peek behind the scenes?
Hear ACT members' spring highlights!
GAEC: Global Highlights
YouTube video by The App Association
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August 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Our annual Global App Economy Conferences in the EU, UK, & US connect the people building the app economy with the lawmakers shaping its rules.
Want a peek behind the scenes?
Hear ACT members' spring highlights!
Want a peek behind the scenes?
Hear ACT members' spring highlights!
Today, the 9th Circuit Court regrettably ruled to uphold the lower court's decision in the Epic vs Google case.
This decision denies app developers the right to choose where to sell their own products and threatens America's innovative app economy.
Our full statement: actonline.org/2025/07/31/n...
This decision denies app developers the right to choose where to sell their own products and threatens America's innovative app economy.
Our full statement: actonline.org/2025/07/31/n...
https://actonline.org/2025/07/31/ninth-circuit-courts-decision-in-epic-v-google-thr[…]s-to-upend-the-app-economy-and-americas-small-tech-businesses/
July 31, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Today, the 9th Circuit Court regrettably ruled to uphold the lower court's decision in the Epic vs Google case.
This decision denies app developers the right to choose where to sell their own products and threatens America's innovative app economy.
Our full statement: actonline.org/2025/07/31/n...
This decision denies app developers the right to choose where to sell their own products and threatens America's innovative app economy.
Our full statement: actonline.org/2025/07/31/n...
Earlier this month, The UK's Intellectual Property Office launched a consultation on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs).
We're excited to see the UK work to create a better Small Tech Ecosystem.
More info: actonline.org/2025/07/25/n...
We're excited to see the UK work to create a better Small Tech Ecosystem.
More info: actonline.org/2025/07/25/n...
New UK Consultation on SEPs: What Startups and SMEs Need to Know
The UK’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched a consultation on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), running from 15 July to 7 October 2025. The IPO’s goal is to improve transparency, fairnes...
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July 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Earlier this month, The UK's Intellectual Property Office launched a consultation on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs).
We're excited to see the UK work to create a better Small Tech Ecosystem.
More info: actonline.org/2025/07/25/n...
We're excited to see the UK work to create a better Small Tech Ecosystem.
More info: actonline.org/2025/07/25/n...
We are excited to be supporting the 2025 M-Enabling Summit in DC from Oct 6 - 8. #mEnabling25 is bringing together disability advocates, policymakers, and professionals, like small tech companies, to continue pushing for a more #AccessibleFuture
Learn more at: www.m-enabling.com/event/a75cd7...
Learn more at: www.m-enabling.com/event/a75cd7...
July 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We are excited to be supporting the 2025 M-Enabling Summit in DC from Oct 6 - 8. #mEnabling25 is bringing together disability advocates, policymakers, and professionals, like small tech companies, to continue pushing for a more #AccessibleFuture
Learn more at: www.m-enabling.com/event/a75cd7...
Learn more at: www.m-enabling.com/event/a75cd7...