>>Piracy and EnforcementSoftware theft costs industry billions of euros each year resources that could otherwise be invested in
>>Trade and ECommerceThe global vitality of an electronic marketplace depends upon free and open trade, as well as on solid and flexible legal framework for ecommerce. >>Security and CybercrimeAs builders of the products that power and protect the worlds information networks, BSA members are committed to developing safe and legal online world through marketdriven security systems and industryled standards. Tariffs, regulations, and similar barriers to ecommerce raise costs and can price many smaller, competitive firms out of the market.
Apart from this loss of revenue, such theft can lessen nations industrial competitiveness and economic wellbeing. >>Piracy and EnforcementSoftware theft costs industry billions of euros each year resources that could otherwise be invested in research and development of new products. And, where ecommerce laws are unclear or overly restrictive, individuals and businesses lack the confidence to trade online. 15. 02. 05BSA Statement on Technology StandardsBSA Analysis of National Levy Schemes and the EU Copyright Directive 05. 04. 06CLRA Levies Collection Study 05. 04. 06Press Release BSA welcomes European Commissions interoperability drive as positive step towards eGovernment across Europe 17. 02.
These rapid transformations are also spawning new legislative and regulatory initiatives around the world. >>Press Release BSA Objects to Revised European Interoperability Framework25. 6. 08Press Release Software Industry Welcomes the European Parliament Report on Consumer Protection Urges Policymakers to Carefully Assess the Consequences of Additional Liability Rules on Prices, Consumer Choice and European Competitiveness 6. 9. 2007Position Paper BSA Position on the CII Directive and calls for reform agenda to enhance SMEs access to the European patent system 07. 03.
To combat software theft, the BSA supports strong legislation enforced by deterrent penalties. >>Piracy and EnforcementSoftware theft costs industry billions of euros each year resources that could otherwise be invested in research and development of new products. 15. 02. 05BSA Statement on Technology StandardsBSA Analysis of National Private Copy Levies Schemes and the EU Copyright DirectiveEU Copyright DirectiveWIPO TreatiesBSA Position Paper on Levies.
Apart from this loss of revenue, such theft can lessen nations industrial competitiveness and economic wellbeing. As policymakers contemplate initiatives that will impact the future of this dynamic industry, the Business Software Alliance works to advance policy solutions that promote innovation, job creation, and economic growth. Copyright and Intellectual PropertyStrong copyright laws are essential to the health and growth of the software industry, but the BSA opposes efforts to impose governmentmandated technology standards in the name of copyright protection. To combat software theft, the BSA supports strong legislation enforced by deterrent penalties. 15. 02.
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