Member Update
February 10, 2017
by William Lee and Grant Nelson FTC News |> FTC penalizes Vizio for unfair and deceptive data collection practices Smart TV manufacturer, Vizio, has settled with the FTC and New
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Member Update
February 8, 2017
NAI News |> NAI’s First Ever Privacy Hackathon: May 2017 The NAI is hosting its first privacy hackathon, bringing together hackers of all stripes: designers, programmers, and lawyers to think
Member Update
February 6, 2017
NAI and DAA News |> New NAI Industry Opt Out Tool Goes Live February 15th Early this year, NAI will be launching the next version of the NAI opt-out tool,
PrivacyCon 2017 NAI Insights: Trackers, Cross-Device, and Machine Learning Techniques Brought to the FTC’s Attention
January 20, 2017
by William Lee and Grant Nelson The FTC held PrivacyCon 2017 on Thursday, January 12th. Eighteen researchers were selected from about 70 submissions to present their findings to attendees and
NAI Joins Coalition to Improve Ad Experience for Consumers
October 7, 2016
NAI has joined forces with industry leaders from around the globe as a founding member of the Coalition for Better Ads. The Coalition, which was created to improve consumers’ experience
Upcoming Network Advertising Initiative Webinar to Help Voters Find Election Day Information
August 29, 2016
We are now just 70 days from the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Between the constant commercials and upcoming debates, Americans are making their decisions. But, too often, voters do not
Guest Blog: FTC’S Approach to Defining PII Challenges NAI Code of Conduct
June 6, 2016
In April, I followed the advice of a former resident of my hometown to “Go west, young man,” and attended the 2016 NAI Summit in San Francisco. Little did I
Summit Summary: My Five Takeaways from the 2016 NAI Summit
April 28, 2016
I am pleased to report that our 2016 NAI Summit was a huge success! It was great to see so many of our members at our first West Coast Summit
NAI Annual Compliance Report Published
April 11, 2016
The onset of spring brings two certainties: (1) the cherry blossoms blooming in Washington, DC, and (2) publication of the Network Advertising Initiative’s (NAI) Annual Compliance Report, which I am
The Status of Opt-In Consent Requirements
April 1, 2016
Under the current NAI Code of Conduct and Mobile Application Code, our member companies are required to obtain Opt-In Consent for the use of Precise Location Data in Interest-Based Advertising and Cross-App Advertising,
Special Assistant Attorney General of California Justin Erlich Joins Lineup of Summit Speakers
March 9, 2016
We are very pleased to announce that Justin Erlich, the special assistant attorney general to California Attorney General Kamala Harris, will join us at the upcoming NAI Summit in San
FTC Director Jessica Rich to Headline Upcoming NAI Summit
February 26, 2016
We are thrilled to announce that Jessica Rich, director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, will join us for a “fireside chat” at the 2016 NAI Summit on
NAI in 2016: A Look Ahead
February 8, 2016
Wow! Is it already February? It’s hard to believe that the holidays, CES, and a major DC blizzard are now in the rear view mirror! Here at NAI, we are
Starting Points for Sensitive Data: NAI Requirements and Best Practices for Health-Related Targeting
January 15, 2016
As detailed in previous blog posts on this topic, the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) believes that the collection and use of “Sensitive Data” – particularly health or medical information – raise unique
Report on the FTC Cross-Device Tracking Workshop
December 14, 2015
NAI was honored to represent our members and serve as an industry voice at the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Cross-Device Tracking Workshop held on November 16 in Washington, DC. As described