The Accountability Studio

Political advertising and trust? They should go hand and hand. Now, to address this elephant in the room, BBB National Programs’ Digital Advertising Accountability Program (DAAP) launched the new Political Advertising program. We can all breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that the BBB National Programs’ DAAP will be monitoring the transparency of political advertising … Continue reading American Election Law Equals Transparency →

In a world where distance is encouraged, is AI the answer to help move hiring forward? It seems like that question has already been answered. Major corporations like Hilton, AT&T, and Capital One have been building their HR with the assistance of AI technology. One small glance to the left, and it could mean the … Continue reading Can AI Help Keep Companies Hiring? →

There is no slowing down in data breaches. That is clear. Businesses have a responsibility to stay informed on the latest trends and news regarding data security. Eva Velasquez, CEO of The Identity Theft Resource Center gives us a birds-eye view of current happenings and what to expect in this new landscape of digital warfare.

Remember the classic cartoon, Tom and Jerry? Consider digital advertisers as Tom and consumers like Jerry. Every time digital marketers think they’ve found the perfect plan to sell consumers on their every desire, Jerry slams the door right on Tom. How? With adblocking! Will this game of cat and mouse end? Well, Neal Thurman, Director … Continue reading The Ad Blocker →

Hidden fees aren’t just a consumer issue – it’s a problem for businesses as well. The inability to play fair or advertise honestly eventually impacts the reputation of a company, and many times, industries as a whole. Anna Laitin, Director of Financial Policy at Consumer Reports, gives us an inside look at how they’re tackling … Continue reading Hidden Fees Brought to Light →

We’ve sliced and diced the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) into a four-course meal fit for any data king or queen. As a belated Valentine’s Day gift to our loyal listeners, James, our host, serves up the dessert round of our CCPA discussions where he offers some new updates alongside a look back at all … Continue reading Looking Back at CCPA →

As the automotive industry drives us forward into autonomy, how does this impact data collection and privacy? John Verdi, VP of Policy at Future of Privacy Forum talks about the past, present, and future of data privacy and regulation for connected cars on this week’s episode. Enjoy the ride!

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is here and it’s now! January 1st marked a dawn of a new day for companies doing businesses in California or with California residents. Does your business truly have a handle on what all this means? Christian Auty, Attorney with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, LLP shares some great nuggets … Continue reading CCPA is here. What does it mean for businesses? →

To continue our #dataprivacyday conversations, Jon Brescia, VP of BBB NP Digital Advertising Accountability Program and Cobun Zweifel-Keegan, Deputy Director of BBB NP Privacy Initiatives give us a full download of CCPA and how the rest of the country will follow suit. Don’t miss out!

Certain online platforms are required by COPPA law to screen users’ age. Is your platform one that should be? What are the specifics mandated by this law? Find out how this multi-faceted regulation affects your business as we explore this topic with Dona Fraser, VP, and Angela Tiffin, Senior Attorney at the BBB NP’s Children’s … Continue reading Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number. Or is it? →