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In a letter to the heads and senior members of
congressional committees responsible for trade, the directors of
lobby group BSA The Software Alliance said software was
increasingly delivered remotely but business models depended on
the ability to move data across borders.
“We are seeing a growing number of countries enacting measures
that restrict cross-border data flows or require data processing
to occur within the nation’s borders," the letter said.
"We urge prompt action on (trade promotion authority) to set
specific goals on open markets for digital trade.”
Lawmakers are working on a bill that would allow Congress to set
objectives for trade deals in exchange for a yes-or-no vote,
without amendments.
The letter was signed by senior executives from companies
including Adobe Systems Inc, Apple Inc, IBM, Microsoft Corp and
Symantec Corp.
(Reporting by Krista Hughes; Editing by Ken Wills)
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