The Accountability Studio

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Latest Episodes

The Future of EU-U.S. Data Transfers
November 16, 2022

On October 7, the negotiations between the U.S. and European Commission regarding the future of the data privacy frameworks behind the Privacy Shield program were completed with the release of a Presi

Where is the Line Between Ethical Design and Dark Patterns?
November 09, 2022

Think about the times you felt tricked or frustrated by a membership or subscription that had a seamless signup process but was later difficult to cancel. Something that should be simple and transpare

The Metaverse Will Blur the Lines Between Physical and Online Privacy
October 26, 2022

The metaverse is still a bit of a mystery. Though it will soon begin to integrate physical and virtual worlds, no one has the answers as to exactly what that merge will look like. On this episode of P

How is Direct Selling Advertising Different?
September 14, 2022

For years, the direct selling industry carried a stigma of frauds and pyramid schemes, but in 2019, the Direct Selling Association decided to take control of its reputation. They enlisted the help of

The Good, the Bad, and the Grey of Targeted Advertising
August 31, 2022

As a consumer, do you see value in targeted advertising or are you creeped out by marketers tracking you across the internet? In this episode of Privacy Abbreviated, hosts Catherine and Dona are joine

Revisiting the Best Podcast Episode Ever: What is Puffery?
August 17, 2022

When you hear a claim in an advertisement like, best in the world, you probably know that the product has not been measurably proven to actually be the best in the world. And thats okay, because th

How Should You Present Scientific Evidence to Support Your Ad Claims?
July 27, 2022

Understanding how to present scientific evidence in a substantiation case can be difficult, especially when the data is complex or no industry standard exists. In this episode of Ad Watchers, the host

The State of Privacy: How Did We Get Here?
July 13, 2022

Looking back even just five years ago, the privacy landscape looked nothing like it does today there was no General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), no California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and

Introducing Privacy Abbreviated: Meet the Hosts
June 29, 2022

BBB National Programs is pleased to introduce Privacy Abbreviated. Hosted by privacy experts Dona Fraser and Catherine Dawson, this new podcast series will discuss the impact of privacy laws and tech

What Should You Consider Before Making Cosmetics Claims?
June 21, 2022

The cosmetics industry is booming and it is easy to see why: most people want to look younger, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and feel like they are taking care of their skin. But just like claims