The self-regulatory group Network Advertising Initiative has issued a new privacy code that prohibits ad-tech companies and other members from sending behaviorally targeted ads to anyone younger than 16. That
The FTC held its 12th Hearing on Competition and Consumer Protection on April 9 and 10, 2019. The overall theme of the two-day hearing centered on the FTC’s approach to
Today, the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) joined with other leading trade organizations representing America’s advertising industry as steering committee members of a new coalition, Privacy for America. The mission of the
Privacy for America is a new coalition founded by trade organizations 4A’s, ANA, IAB and NAI intended to create strict privacy protections for US consumers. The coalition seeks national law
The Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) is pleased to submit this letter in response to the Department of Justice’s request for comments regarding implementing regulations it may promulgate under the California
Fortune recently published an article expressing concern about the potential misuse of sensitive personal data in digital advertising. User activity online and across mobile apps is often highly personal and potentially
Privacy has been in the news a lot this past year, and for good reason. Two recent initiatives, GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), reflect increased awareness of
As the nation’s leading advertising and marketing trade associations, we collectively represent thousands of companies, from small businesses, to household brands, across every segment of the advertising industry, including a
Thank you for to opportunity to submit comments in advance of the upcoming hearing on Consumer Privacy, scheduled for February 12-13. Please find below detailed responses to the questions for
In a recent article, Your Apps Knew Where you Were Last Night, and They’re Not Keeping it Secret, the New York Times raised some serious concerns about the collection and use
Thank you for providing this thoughtful, comprehensive approach to enhancing consumer privacy and balancing the need to promote robust innovation, and for the opportunity to comment. The NAI concurs that
On Thursday, September 13th , the FTC began its Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century. It was the first in a series of hearings on whether
The move from traditional television to smart and connected televisions is accelerating. Few televisions sold today do not have some smart or connectivity feature, and digital advertisers and regulators alike have taken
In late 2017, the NAI was given the opportunity to apply for a pilot survey program in order to run opinion polls and market research on internet users. With this