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A recent Bloomberg Law article examines the challenges that businesses face from a patchwork of state laws governing how to handle data from teenage users. The TeenAge Privacy Roadmap, developed by BBB National Programs’ Center for Industry Self-Regulation, is intended to help companies be “privacy by design, safety by design, trust by design,” according to Dona J. Fraser, SVP Privacy Initiatives, BBB National Programs. Read the full article: https://hubs.la/Q03BkYfW0 Access the TeenAge Privacy Roadmap: https://hubs.la/Q03BkW-r0

[VOTE NOW] We are excited to share that we have submitted a timely and important panel for SXSW 2026 and now need your help to get it to the finish line. Please take a minute to vote for our panel, “Glow-Up or Blow-Up: Navigating Beauty Influencer Partnership.” This panel brings together beauty creators, brand leaders, and legal and agency pros to unpack the real-world challenges of influencer partnerships. We'll explore what builds (and breaks) trust, and how brands and creators can collaborate with clarity and credibility. Here is how you vote: 1. Create an account: https://lnkd.in/fNqSTf4 2. Go to the panel webpage: https://lnkd.in/eh-skUfC 3. Click the Heart icon to vote for the panel.

“As the global regulatory environment continues to evolve, self-regulation stands tall as a bridge—not a bypass—to effective governance.” Eric Reicin, President & CEO, BBB National Programs, recently published an article exploring how real-world self-regulatory frameworks around the world are complementing formal regulation to build trust and promote innovation. Read the full Forbes Nonprofit Council article: https://hubs.la/Q03BdXV-0

“AI is an important area to focus on, in part because these are hard claims for consumers to evaluate themselves,” -Laura Protzmann, Attorney, National Advertising Division, BBB National Programs The National Advertising Division (NAD) continues to monitor the AI space for accuracy in marketing claims. Read the full piece from The Wall Street Journal: https://lnkd.in/ebswvjsR

The new Health Tech Ecosystem will centralize HIPAA-protected medical records and consumer health app data in one platform, a move that “will likely create more confusion regarding the expectations for both businesses and consumers,” said Divya Sridhar, Ph.D., Vice President, Global Privacy Division and Privacy Initiatives Operations at BBB National Programs, in a recent piece from MLex.   “It is essential that companies don’t look to just meet what federal and state health privacy laws and regulations require, but that businesses review the FTC and state enforcement actions, as well as state advisories, guidance, and blogs. These resources can include a wealth of straightforward compliance tips.”   Read the full article (paywall): https://lnkd.in/etjxjr74 BBB National Programs’ Digital Health Privacy Program helps companies who collect and use health-related data not covered under HIPAA take proactive steps to get ahead of regulation and meet the privacy needs of their customers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epr7DYSX BBB National Programs’ Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) and Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) services  help businesses demonstrate compliance with established data privacy standards. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eiUg-SPi

Our on-demand webinar breaks down how the Connecticut Data Privacy Act is being enforced, what it means for businesses, and the sectors drawing early attention. Access the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eUakJFaU Speaker: Michele Lucan, CIPP/ US, CIPM, Deputy Associate Attorney General, Chief of the Privacy Section, Office of the Connecticut Attorney General

When is “born in the USA” interpreted the same as “made in the USA”? Our on-demand webinar unpacks how consumers perceive origin claims, and why vague references to U.S. roots may not be enough to avoid scrutiny. Access the webinar here: https://hubs.la/Q03zjc1V0

The world wide web connects us, but it is important that we connect responsibly. BBB National Programs works on many fronts to ensure that the digital world remains fair, transparent, and accountable. Learn about BBB National Programs’ broad impact: https://hubs.ly/Q03sL4p80 #WorldWideWebDay

What does responsible AI regulation look like in a world that demands both innovation and accountability? Julian Morris and Kristian Stout of the International Center for Law & Economics are developing a CISR-commissioned paper exploring “dynamic regulation”—an approach that adapts over time and blends common law principles with industry self-regulation. Their work will be featured in our Research Center, where we’re spotlighting models for governance that keep pace with evolving technology. Explore the Research Center: https://lnkd.in/esngqw2N

At #NAD25, “Hot Topics – From Bread & Butter to AI” will explore recurring issues at the National Advertising Division (NAD) – from product demonstrations to comparative performance claims – and how they apply to new technologies, including AI and social media platforms. See the full agenda and register today: https://lnkd.in/ezB9wdiG Panelists: Ronald R. Urbach, Davis+Gilbert LLP Thomas Ishmael, AT&T William F., BBB National Programs Laura Protzmann, BBB National Programs