BBB National Programs

Next week, BBB National Programs’ Laura Brett, VP of the National Advertising Division, will join a dynamic panel at the Association of National Advertiser’s Masters of Advertising Law Conference. Speakers will outline top advertising enforcement priorities and discuss key consumer protection concerns. This session sets the stage for the conference, equipping attendees to approach the latest developments and cases from an enforcer’s perspective. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efjtFkAD Speakers: Laura Brett, BBB National Programs Daniel Kaufman, BakerHostetler Amy Ralph Mudge, BakerHostetler Serena Viswanathan, Federal Trade Commission

Rukiya Bonner, Director of BBB National Programs' Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) will speak at the Association of National Advertisers’ Masters of Advertising Law Conference on best practices for navigating children’s privacy and advertising laws. This session will cover new regulations for social media, influencer marketing, and platforms like Roblox, highlighting recent CARU and FTC cases to help brands connect safely with young audiences. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efjtFkAD Speakers: Rukiya Bonner, BBB National Programs Katie Goldstein, SuperAwesome Allison Fitzpatrick, Davis+Gilbert LLP Pamela Lina, Warner Bros. Discovery #ANAAdLaw #ChildrensPrivacy #AdvertisingLaw

Is there a version of #COPPA that balances both protecting children online and the burdens businesses face in securing parental consent? In our latest Privacy Abbreviated episode, Morgan Reed, President of ACT | The App Association explains some of the complexities of COPPA, including the costs, compliance challenges, and the evolving debate over children’s digital privacy. Listen to the full #DataPrivacy year in review: https://lnkd.in/eseE8-vj #ChildrensPrivacy #COPPACompliance

I'm excited to co-host Let’s Talk About… The High Stakes of Sweepstakes for Kids! Join me and learn more about the unique compliance requirements. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gN6bRM-k

If you’re navigating the evolving intersection of cybersecurity and privacy, check out our recent blogs, authored by BBB National Programs’ Divya Sridhar, Ph.D. and Leah Smyle, addressing this critical topic. In the first, “Cybersecurity and Privacy: Two Sides of the Same Coin” (published by The Cybersecurity Law Report), Divya and Leah provide an overview of the overlapping principles guiding today’s regulatory landscape. Our own follow-up blog, “Cohesive Governance of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: A Value Proposition for Businesses”, offers a deeper dive deeper into how businesses can unify these efforts under one cohesive governance model, fostering resilience and accountability. Cybersecurity Law Report blog (paywall): https://hubs.ly/Q02Wpjwk0 BBB National Programs blog: https://hubs.ly/Q02WpcSW0

On Friday November 8, BBB National Programs’ Zheng Wang, National Advertising Division (NAD) attorney, will join an experienced panel at #NAPABA24. Speakers will explore key topics like influencer partnerships, social media regulations, “dark patterns” in design, and FTC guidelines for consumer reviews. Speakers: Zheng Wang, BBB National Programs Sarah Shifley, Federal Trade Commission Charles Chen, formerly with Uber Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaZKXwjE

As new #AI #hiring and #recruitment technology continues to emerge, it is crucial to prioritize trustworthy standards for the responsible use of these tools. BBB National Programs’ Center for Industry Self-Regulation (CISR) has established the Principles for Trustworthy AI in Recruiting and Hiring as a global baseline for the ethical use of AI in recruitment, providing actionable guidance for employers and vendors. The Independent Certification Protocols for AI-Enabled Hiring and Recruiting Technologies support these Principles by offering a framework for compliance, enabling organizations to demonstrate commitment to ethical AI practices through transparent documentation and routine review processes. Learn more and access the Principles and Protocols: https://lnkd.in/dxnejT8f

Tomorrow, BBB National Programs’ Katherine Armstrong, National Advertising Division (NAD) Deputy Director, will speak on an American Bar Association webinar breaking down the necessity of the administration’s recent Time is Money Initiative, as well as potential unintended consequences. Speakers: Katherine Armstrong, BBB National Programs Andrew R. Nigrinis V., Ph.D., Legal Economics LLC Randi Singer, Sidley Austin LLP Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gA9STnMc

Are you a U.S.-based company advertising to a global audience? In this #AdWatchers clip, Sibylle Stanciu-Loeckx, Director of the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) emphasizes the importance of staying aware of countries’ varying advertising regulations. Listen to the full episode: https://hubs.la/Q02W8wCY0 Access ICAS’ Global SRO Database: https://hubs.la/Q02W8z0k0

2025 offers a unique chance for privacy legislation, according to Morgan Reed, President of ACT | The App Association. With a likely split Congress, the coming months may be a rare window for bipartisan action on a comprehensive privacy bill before the next election cycle. Catch the full #DataPrivacy year in review conversation: https://hubs.la/Q02W8hBR0 #PrivPodcast #PrivacyLaw