The Interactive Digital Software Association (IDSA) is the U.S. association exclusively dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of companies that publish video and computer games for video game consoles, personal computers, and the Internet.

The IDSA offers services to interactive entertainment software publishers including a global anti-piracy program, owning the Electronic Entertainment Expo trade show, business and consumer research, government relations and First Amendment and intellectual property protection efforts.

IDSA members collectively account for more than 90 percent of the $6.1 billion in entertainment software sold in the U.S. in 1999, and billions more in export sales of U.S.-made entertainment software.

Usually in accord with AAP on issues of copyright, fair use, and licensing.

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