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Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) entered into force in December. While it is far from perfect and will still lead to an increase in privacy, safety, and security risks, we can already see that Japan’s more pragmatic approach to preserving key guardrails is far

Today we celebrate the contributions of women and girls in STEM, which drives innovation, strengthens research, and helps solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Trusted Future supports building a trusted, equitable ecosystem where women and girls can pursue scientific

Given the recent US-Korean trade deal committed Korea to ensuring that “U.S. companies are not discriminated against and do not face unnecessary barriers in terms of laws and policies concerning digital services,” we recently brought together a panel of preeminent experts to

As we wrap up January, we want to check in with everyone's resolutions. Did you stick to yours? We stuck to our resolution of enhancing trust in today's digital ecosystem. We continued our commitment to a more equitable, inclusive, protected digital society, and will continue to

Today is National #DataPrivacyDay. Here at Trusted Future, we value privacy and personal safety as one of the biggest issues facing our technological climate today. With over 80% of consumers feeling concern about their data privacy, we understand that trust is a needed,

Although it still will harm Japanese users’ privacy safety and security, Japan’s smarter and more effective approach will help them avoid some of the most significant harms that are so broadly evident in Europe.

They’ve enabled payment choices that put trusted choices side by side with other alternatives. And they’ve enabled interoperability in a much more informed, effective way than Europe’s approach so that Japan’s privacy and security can be more effectively protected.

Japan’s approach helps better protect children and empower parents by ensuring consistent age ratings and protections for children.  They’ve helped close an app governance gap by requiring alternative marketplaces to implement guardrails themselves and limited direct app

While Japan’s MSCA will still lead to an increase in privacy, safety and security risks, its regulators have nonetheless done a better job of acknowledging and addressing some of the most significant privacy, security and child safety weakness inherent in Europe’s approach.

While far from perfect or ideal, we can already see that Japan’s more pragmatic approach to preserving key guardrails in its approach to Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) is far superior to Europe’s failed Digital Markets Act approach.

While Japan’s MSCA will still lead to an increase in privacy, safety and security risks, its regulators have nonetheless done a better job of acknowledging and addressing some of the most significant privacy, security and child safety weakness inherent in Europe’s approach.

Today, on Dr. MLK Jr. Day, we honor and celebrate the life and legacy that he committed to fighting for equality.

Today is the start of National #HomeOfficeSafetyandSecurityWeek! As many of us continue to work in a hybrid environment, it's important to make sure we stay protected. Take this week to evaluate your security and storage measures. Learn more here.

New research highlights the unintended consequences of aggressive antitrust and platform regulation on the U.S. economy. A deep dive into South Korea’s competition enforcement and proposed Online Platform Markets Act finds significant economic losses for Korea. Read more here.

Technology shapes our economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. On #NationalTechnologyDay, we recognize how innovation and open markets drive our opportunity worldwide. Here's to a future where smart policies go hand in hand with creativity.

As we close out 2025, one thing is clear: emerging technologies can drive better healthcare, cleaner energy, safer apps, and economic opportunity, if they are trusted. Here’s to building a more innovative, equitable, and secure future in 2026.

If kids unwrap new tech this season, parents can help set them up for success with a few quick steps: 🔧 Customize privacy settings 🚫 Disable unnecessary location tracking 🔐 Use strong passwords & two-factor authentication 📱 Review app permissions together A safer digital

Happy holidays from the Trusted Future team! We’re grateful for the technologies that help us connect, learn, and thrive — when they are secure, private, and trustworthy. Wishing you a joyful and connected season of rest.

The EU’s Digital Markets Act was meant to help consumers — but our Failed Experiment analysis shows unintended consequences: Weaker app protections. Delayed security updates. Fewer features for users. New fraud and scam risks. Strong innovation depends on strong security by

We have written extensively on the failings of the DMA and urged other countries not to follow suit.  While it is unfortunate that Japan did follow suit with its Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), it is important to recognize that they paid more attention to the security