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#EUDATA26: Fireside Chat – Breaking Regulatory Silos, with: ‣ Michael König (@ec.europa.eu) ‣ Siún O’Keeffe (Dutch Data Protection Authority) ‣ Maria Goikoetxea (@actonline.bsky.social) ‣ Moderated by: Matthew Newman (MLex)

🏛️ Big win for small tech! U.S. Districts Judge Rita Lin granted a preliminary injunction for @Anthropic, directly citing concerns from small developers in @ACTonline's amicus brief. Courts listening to startups = better policy. #AI #SmallBiz actonline.org/2026/03/26/u...

Encouraged to see several parts of the framework seek a reasonable balance between protecting kids, parents, and consumers, and empowering innovators.

“The U.S. must avoid this kind of unforced error in the competition with leading powers in AI and instead stay focused on providing a comprehensive federal framework that supports innovation while protecting consumers,” said Morgan Reed Read ACT's full statement: actonline.org/2026/03/13/a...

Today we joined a multistakeholder letter supporting the goals of the Protect U.S. Companies from Foreign Regulatory Taxation Act. actonline.org/2025/12/03/c...

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...

“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 actonline.org/2025/11/19/a...

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

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...

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...

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👇

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.

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.

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.

Unfortunately, today's announcement was a missed opportunity to address the biggest non-tariff trade barriers impacting small tech companies. As Morgan Reed notes: actonline.org/2025/08/21/a...

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...

#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!

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."

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...

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...

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!

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...

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 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...

The announced U.S.-EU trade deal is a mixed bag for small tech companies & app developers. Morgan Reed - "We are relieved to see the EU's commitment not to adopt or maintain network usage fees and pleased with their decisions to maintain zero customs duties on software and digital goods."

💡The UK government has launched an IPO consultation on standard essential patents. Stephen Tulip from ACT The App Association discusses why transparency on pricing and essentiality are important for small tech companies licensing SEPs. Watch the full interview: nologix.org/expert-insig...

America's AI Action Plan, released this week by The White House, aligns with many of our AI principles & our members' real-world needs. More details on specific provisions: actonline.org/2025/07/23/a...

This is another win for U.S. small tech! Indonesia's inclusion of digital goods in their tariff system has long been a drag on the #AppEconomy. We commend Indonesia for supporting a @wto.org agreement to prevent taxes or customs duties on digital service transmission actonline.org/2025/07/23/a...

“The updated AI pause provision is an example of well-balanced policy that gives small business innovators clarity and confidence to make big, multi-year bets on new tech” said Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association (bit.ly/3Gi6zfG)

Our new paper provides three principles to preserve America’s global AI leadership: 📜 Focus on the applicability of existing laws 🔐 Safeguard smaller rivals’ access to capital & investment 🧑‍⚖️ Avoid antitrust claims that seek to outlaw conduct based on speculative harms actonline.org/antitrust-at...

We thank Rep. Garbarino for standing up for this vital national security protection. The Mobile App Vetting (MAV) tool enables government services to take advantage of the benefits of the app economy. Letting it expire would meaningful harm national security and stifle innovation.