ACT Seeks to Close Digital Divide, Push for Encryption
ACT|The App Association will work to promote black voices and “advocate for policies that increase opportunities rather than perpetuate injustice,” said a letter about racial justice Wednesday. ACT vowed to push for regulatory changes on the availability of digital health…
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tools, seek to close the digital divide, and to fight against efforts to weaken encryption and undermine privacy. Strong encryption “protects those who may need increased privacy due to harassment and abuse including minorities, victims of domestic violence, and the LGBTQ+ community,” ACT said. The association said it will establish an internship program with historically black colleges and universities and engage with venture capitalists about the difficulties black business owners face in attracting investors: “We have a new awareness and resolve to help bring justice for the Black community through thoughtful and effective tech policy.”