Jeremy Gottschalk, on behalf of the Marketplace Industry Association, has submitted a letter to the Department of Justice requesting a delayed implementation timeline for the recently finalized regulations on sensitive U.S. data access by Countries of Concern. The letter cites the significant operational and logistical challenges faced by its members. The association emphasizes the need for further clarification on key aspects of the regulations and proposes a revised timeline to ensure effective compliance.

The Marketplace Industry Association has sent a letter to Congressional leaders expressing a strong desire to collaborate on technology policy. The letter emphasizes the importance of considering the impact of legislation on developing startups, the broader tech ecosystem, and online marketplaces, while also highlighting the crucial role of Section 230. The letter was signed by Jeremy Gottschalk, Executive Director of the Marketplace Industry Association.

Marketplace Industry Association has formally announced its support for Texas SB265. In a letter to the Texas Senate Committee on Finance, the association outlines how SB265 will provide much-needed clarity regarding the definition of "data processing service" within the Texas Tax Code, along with the definitions of other key terms relevant to marketplace transactions.

If 2024 brought us stranded astronauts and a troop of escaped monkeys, what 2025 might bring is anyone’s guess. One thing is certain: Businesses worldwide will need to navigate new tax obligations.

Safer Ecommerce Day will feature a range of thought leaders and industry experts who will discuss common criminal tactics, global threats, fraud trends and more.