Policy
Stay informed about the latest policy and regulatory changes that matter in software development. Find detailed announcements and explanations from GitHub’s internal teams regarding new regulations, compliance requirements, and policy adjustments. By providing clear and comprehensive information on these changes, we aim to help developers, organizations, and stakeholders understand how new and evolving regulatory environments affect them while ensuring they remain compliant with global standards. From data privacy laws and security standards to intellectual property policies and open-source licensing, you’ll find a wide range of topics that are crucial for navigating the complexities of today’s digital landscape.
EU wants to require platforms to filter uploaded content (including code)
$ git push … remote: Resolving deltas: 100% (2/2), completed with 2 local objects. remote: error: GH013: Your push could infringe someone’s copyright. remote: If you believe this is a…
Work/life balance in employee intellectual property agreements
At GitHub, we recognize that running a great business over the long term requires a measure of “work/life balance” – and that includes recognizing that developers and other knowledge workers…
GitHub’s 2015 Transparency Report
Last year, we wrote up our 2014 Transparency Report, the first report of its kind we’ve been able to do. It’s important to continue to update our community on the…
GitHub’s 2014 Transparency Report
Like most online services, GitHub occasionally receives legal requests relating to user accounts and content, such as subpoenas or takedown notices. You may wonder how often we receive such requests…
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