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Data Protection for Students Relying on a Virtual Learning Environment
May 20, 2020, 16:32 PM by BBB National ProgramsAmidst school closures and other education uncertainties, education technology, or “ed tech” is at the forefront of conversation. We rely on their online tools to facilitate learning in a virtual environment.Full story -
Privacy Shield Compliance Tip #1: Navigating Your Annual Re-Certification
May 20, 2020, 09:00 AM by BBB National ProgramsRe-certification is the process by which you annually re-affirm to DOC your Privacy Shield self-certification. Your annual Privacy Shield re-certification is essentially a process of re-approval, much the same as the initial process of becoming approved under Privacy Shield.Full story -
What is the California Consumer Privacy Act?
May 20, 2020, 09:00 AM by BBB National ProgramsMost Americans are unsure about how their personal data is collected, used, and shared (collectively, processed) by companies, and desire government-mandated protections to ensure they are not harmed by this activity. In the absence of federal consumer privacy legislation, the California State Legislature has stepped in to protect its residents’ privacy.Full story -
What the Draft CCPA Regs Could Mean for Your Privacy Shield-Compliant Notice
May 20, 2020, 09:00 AM by BBB National ProgramsOn October 10, 2019 the California Attorney General released the long-awaited draft regulations under the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). CCPA goes into effect on January 1, 2020. The draft regulations interpret and clarify the CCPA. Among these clarifications are detailed descriptions of the requirements of the privacy notices that should be provided to California consumers.Full story -
Consent under the GDPR
May 20, 2020, 09:00 AM by Cobun KeeganIf someone orders a pair of shoes online, the business must receive and process the person’s physical address in order to complete the delivery. Thus, for the purpose of order fulfillment, the collection and processing of the person’s physical address is necessary. Perhaps in a soft sense of “consent,” such a transaction involves the consent of the consumer.Full story -
The GDPR and Privacy Shield: Two Important Links in Your Privacy Compliance Chain
May 20, 2020, 09:00 AM by Cobun Zweifel-Keegan, Privacy InitiativesFrom companies that already participate in Privacy Shield to those that are looking to add participation as part of their compliance efforts, many have questions about how Privacy Shield relates to their GDPR compliance obligations.Full story -
Why Brexit Matters to Your Privacy Shield Business
May 20, 2020, 09:00 AM by BBB National ProgramsYou may have heard that the United Kingdom is expected to exit the European Union soon in a process that many are calling “Brexit.” (For background, this article offers a no-frills Brexit explainer.) The Brexit process continues to be politically contentious, and, though the U.K. is scheduled to leave the EU on March 29, 2019, it is not yet certain whether or not this will happen by that date, either partially or fully.Full story -
EU Privacy Shield Year In Review: 2017
May 20, 2020, 09:00 AM by Bryant FryThe first full year of the new Privacy Shield Frameworks was a success for the BBB EU Privacy Shield (BBB EUPS) program, its participants, and EU consumers alike. Reflecting on the progress we have made, and looking forward to the future, we have collected some of the significant developments and accomplishments in this year-in-review blog post.Full story -
COPPA for App Developers
May 20, 2020, 09:00 AM by Children's Advertising Review UnitAre you an app publisher looking to make it big with that addictive new game you’ve come up with? If you’ve answered “yes” you might want to think about your obligations under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, also known as COPPA.Full story -
Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number, Unless You Are Collecting It for Age-Screening Purposes
May 20, 2020, 09:00 AM by BBB National ProgramsMany of today’s tech-savvy children know that you must be at least 13 years old to use certain websites or mobile apps. This begs the question, is there a point to online age screening at all?Full story -
Privacy Shield’s Second Annual Review: A Good Report Card
May 20, 2020, 09:00 AM by BBB National ProgramsThe report is a result of the Annual Review that was conducted by the United States government, the European Commission, and the EU data protection authorities in Brussels on October 18 and 19, 2018. The primary objectives of the joint review were to monitor the current U.S. administration’s work on, and industry’s compliance with, the Privacy Shield, and to influence the privacy discussion in the United States. The report’s findings were also influenced by surveys that the Commission sent to U.S. trade associations and advocacy groups.Full story -
A Reminder from the FTC: Making False Statements about Privacy Shield has Consequences
May 20, 2020, 09:00 AM by Cobun KeeganThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission has always taken very seriously any company’s statement about certification, membership, or participation in recognized privacy and security programs. For example, the Commission has cracked down on numerous companies over the years for making incorrect statements about their participation in APEC-CBPR and the Safe Harbor Frameworks.Full story -
All About SWIFT: Resolving Straightforward Ad Disputes in a Matter of Weeks
May 18, 2020, 16:42 PM by BBB National ProgramsOn May 13, Laura Brett, VP of our National Advertising Division (NAD) joined Loeb & Loeb’s David Mallen to discuss the new Fast-Track SWIFT process. The SWIFT process has been officially launched and the NAD team has begun processing claims.Full story -
Protecting and Empowering Consumers: Recognizing False Advertising During COVID-19
May 14, 2020, 00:00 AM by BBB National ProgramsDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, some advertisers are capitalizing on the public’s fear, promising that products or treatments will protect consumers from this still relatively unknown virus.Full story -
Will the New Food Label Be the Gut Check That Motivates Consumer and Industry Changes?
May 8, 2020, 11:00 AM by BBB National ProgramsNational Nutrition Month, sponsored every March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, urges consumers to start “Eating Right, Bite by Bite.”Full story -
App Publishers Privacy Tips
May 5, 2020, 09:00 AM by Digital Advertising Accountability ProgramThe Digital Advertising Alliance adapted its privacy Principles to the mobile environment in 2013, translating web-based privacy standards for interest-based ads (IBA) to the mobile environment.Full story -
Like Data for Chocolate
Apr 9, 2020, 09:00 AM by BBB National ProgramsOur recent Chocolate decision may seem complicated; it actually serves as an illustration of some very basic responsibilities from the DAA Principles.Full story -
CFBAI: 13 years of Dynamic Self-Regulation
Mar 10, 2020, 00:00 AM by BBB National ProgramsThe Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) has been at work for almost 13 years helping address childhood obesity by improving the landscape of food advertising to children under age 12.Full story -
What You Should Know about the Direct Selling Industry
Feb 28, 2020, 10:00 AM by BBB National ProgramsDuring this year’s National Consumer Protection Week – a time to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money -- BBB National Programs is sharing information about our programs and services to promote a better understanding of consumer protection in the direct selling industry.Full story -
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council
Feb 28, 2020, 09:00 AM by BBB National ProgramsIn 2019, the Direct Selling Association (DSA) and BBB National Programs, Inc. announced the creation of a new, third-party, self-regulatory organization called the Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC).Full story
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