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The NAI Submits Preliminary Comments Re: CalPrivacy’s Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform Audits

May 7, 2026

On May 7, the NAI submitted comments in response to CalPrivacy’s Invitation for Preliminary Comments on Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (“DROP”) Audits. The comments call on CalPrivacy to design

Privacy Posture and Deal Value: Lessons from the NAI/Wilson Sonsini Workshop

May 4, 2026

By Daniel Chen, Megan Cox, Tony Ficarrotta & Matthew Staples On April 21, 2026, the NAI and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati co-hosted “Privacy Issues in Deal Diligence,” a half-day

The NAI Provides Input on CalPrivacy Preliminary Comment Invitation to Reduce Friction in Privacy Rights and Opt-Out Signals

April 7, 2026

On April 6, 2026, the NAI (Network Advertising Initiative) submitted comments in response to CalPrivacy’s preliminary request for input on reducing friction in the exercise of privacy rights and the

The NAI Develops Factor Analysis for Health-Related Sensitive Personal Information

February 24, 2026

Toward Clarity in Health-Related Advertising Privacy: A Practical Framework for Identifying Sensitive Health Data The treatment of health-related personal information in the U.S. privacy landscape is complex and continually evolving.

MCP and Agents: Perils and Prospects

February 17, 2026

By Ted Sweetser, VP, Strategic Partnerships @ PurpleLab Artificial intelligence has moved beyond conversation. What began as a chat interface is rapidly evolving into systems capable of autonomous action. As

Lessons Learned from 2025 CalPrivacy Enforcement

January 22, 2026

A Guest Blog by Nikki Muggli and Noor Sandhu | January 22, 2026 Introduction CalPrivacy’s 2025 enforcement actions against American Honda Motor Co., Todd Snyder, and Tractor Supply marked the

David LeDuc Featured on The Monopoly Report Podcast Discussing the Future of Self-regulation in Digital Ad Privacy

January 21, 2026

The NAI’s David LeDuc sits down with host Alan Chapell to discuss the NAI’s reinvention of its self-regulatory efforts in light of the influx of U.S. state privacy laws. They

Press Release: NEW Board of Directors for 2026/2027 Term

January 20, 2026

[01/20/2026 – Washington, D.C.] – The NAI today announced its Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term, welcoming five new industry experts and reappointing twelve returning members. “We are excited

From Cookies to Context, without Losing Performance: How AI is Building Alternative Pathways for Healthcare Brands

December 2, 2025

Kelsey Kimball, SVP Commercial, illuma Three people are researching a particular medicine online. One is a patient, newly diagnosed and seeking relief from symptoms. The second is a caregiver, worried about

The NAI Sends Letter to CalPrivacy Supporting New Regulations under CCPA

November 20, 2025

On November 20, the NAI sent a letter to Tom Kemp, Executive Director of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy), expressing support for a proposal discussed at the agency’s November 7 Board

The NAI and IAB Comment on CFPB ANPRM

October 20, 2025

On October 20, 2025, the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) submitted joint comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) emphasizing the essential role that responsible, data-driven advertising plays in promoting

A Primer: Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) in Digital Advertising

October 6, 2025

The NAI released a primer to guide privacy professionals in digital advertising in the fundamentals of different Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) and their roles and practical applications. The NAI’s goal is

New NAI Membership Criteria Distinguishes NAI Members as Trustworthy Stewards of Data in Light of New National Security Framework

October 1, 2025

As the leading self-regulatory organization dedicated to responsible data collection and use for digital advertising, the NAI is announcing a new membership requirement designed to ensure that working with NAI

The NAI Sends Letter to CA Gov. Newsom Urging Him to Veto AB 566

September 25, 2025

On September 24, the NAI sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom recommending that he vetoes AB 566 because it does not include appropriate safeguards to ensure that the

The NAI Releases New Consumer Resources for Online Privacy

September 15, 2025

Sunsets Legacy Opt-Out Tools in Efforts to Promote User Choice in Accordance with New Legal Requirements Washington, D.C. (09/15/2025) – Today, the NAI is releasing a major update to its