Companies that sell software that can be used or downloaded by anyone in the European Union are facing a major new liability. Late last year, the European Commission finalized fundamental changes to the EU Product Liability Directive (PLD) — changes that have far-reaching ramifications. While the changes won’t apply broadly until 2026, they will likely lead to a significant change in how companies think about and handle software security. Let’s dive into what these changes entail and what they mean for you.

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