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The ESA Joins Global Call to Uphold Decades-long Pact Against Duties on Cross-border Data Flows
As governments meet in Geneva from June 12-15 for the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the ESA and more than 100 global associations issued a statement supporting the extension of one of the WTO’s fundamental agreements facilitating international trade.
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ESA Joins Cross-Industry Letter Supporting Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework
On April 26, ESA joined 23 associations in a letter demonstrating support for an agreement-in-principle between the United States and the European Commission to reestablish the Privacy Shield program, which will facilitate trans-Atlantic data transfers and improve protections for individual privacy and civil liberties.
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ESA Sponsors First Annual Congressional Madden NFL Esports Charity Tournament and Reception
On May 12, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) won the First Annual Congressional Madden NFL Esports Charity Tournament and Reception sponsored by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) at District Winery in D.C. after a fierce Madden NFL 22 match with his colleague U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte of California.
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The ESA Co-Hosts Esports Webinar Focused on Inclusivity with Women In Government
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, the Entertainment Software Association(ESA) co-hosted a “#Strong Economies: Leveling Up the World of Esports” webinar with Women In Government, which featured an all-female panel of experts who shared their perspectives on the evolving world of competitive gaming and the increasing opportunities for esports to…
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U.S. Legislative Staff Joined Riot Games Studio Heads for Behind-the-Scenes Discussion of Promoting Positive Behavior
Events /On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, the Entertainment Software Association hosted an invitation-only webinar for Washington, D.C. congressional staff offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at Riot Games with Senior Vice President and Head of Valorant Studio Anna Donlon and Vice President and Head of League of Legends Studio Andrei van…
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ESA Statement on 2022 Special 301 Report
Statements /The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents the U.S. video game industry, today issued the following statement on the 2022 Special 301 Report released by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
