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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: How the eu s new software liability rules are redefining software accountability - The Untold Story

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The harsh reality of modern software development and delivery is that many organizations compromise on software quality to prioritize speed.

We’ve witnessed the disastrous consequences of poor quality assurance time after time. Last year’s $5.5bn CrowdStrike outage demonstrated just how crippling the effect that failing to prioritize testing can have. And with the European Union preparing to enforce its updated Product Liability Directive (PLD) in late 2026, there are many new rules and responsibilities that software makers need to be aware of in order to minimize any associated liability risks.

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