Technology trade groups urge world leaders to enhance cybersecurity

The Information Technology Industry Council, Digital Europe, and JEITA, three global technology trade groups, on Friday announced what they described as a “successful engagement” with G7 government policymakers on cybersecurity and tech policy issues.

According to ITI, policymakers had “productive” discussions last week with policymakers from G7 countries on the role of data flows and digital technology in the global economy. The tech industry groups urged that measures be taken to enhance cybersecurity but not be used for “protectionist...