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Public Policy

The IAB’s Public Policy Office, located in Washington, D.C., advocates for our members and promotes the value of the interactive advertising industry to legislators and policymakers. To do this, we address legislative and regulatory issues that affect all platforms and practices within the industry. We also strive to keep our members informed about important policy-related events through participation in the Public Policy Council and by developing timely issue briefs and legal analysis of key proposals.


Goals and Projects

1. Proactively lobby Congress and Federal Administrative agencies on issues affecting the interactive advertising industry, with a focus on educating key decision-makers on the importance of the industry to consumers and our national economy.

2. Help craft meaningful legislative proposals that protect consumers’ privacy interests without unduly burdening legitimate interactive advertising practices.

3. Engage the Federal Trade Commission and other Federal administrative agencies to influence future enforcement proceedings, potential rulemakings, and public workshops on issues central to the interactive advertising industry. 
Leads the advocacy efforts of the IAB’s membership as they engage all levels of government on key policy issues in order to ensure continued growth of the industry.

View our latest efforts in Congressional Advocacy

Randall Rothenberg Testimony Before the House Small Business Committee

Industry Coalition Letter Opposing H.R. 275, the Global Online Freedom Act

IAB’s Letter of Support for S.2168 – the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007

Hill Letter in support of H.R. 1525 - the Internet Spyware Prevention Act of 2007

Congressional Testimony in opposition to H.R. 964 - the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act

IAB-led industry coalition letter in opposition to H.R. 964

Legal analysis of H.R. 964 
 

View our latest efforts in Regulatory Advocacy

Recap of the FTC M-Commerce Town Hall

IAB Response to the Federal Trade Commission's Draft Behavioral Advertising Principles

IAB Contributes Significantly to FTC Town Hall on Behavioral Targeting

Detailed Recap of the FTC Behavior Advertising Town Hall

IAB’s official comments to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the November 1-2, 2007, “Ehavioral Advertising: Tracking, Targeting, and Technology Town Hall”

IAB’s request to participate in the Federal Trade Commission’s November 1-2, 2007, “Ehavioral Advertising: Tracking, Targeting, and Technology Town Hall”

IAB’s request to participate in the Federal Trade Commission’s July 11-12, 2007, “Spam Summit: The Next Generation of Threats and Solutions”

Our recent press releases on public policy matters

6-25-08
IAB President Randall Rothenberg to Testify at House Small Business Committee Hearing
 
2-24-08
Interactive Advertising Bureau's Board of Directors Adopts Privacy Guidelines for Interactive Advertising
 
12-21-07
Interactive Advertising Bureau Supports FTC's Embrace of Self-Regulation of Behavioral Advertising
 
9-27-07
IAB Supports Key Interactive Industry Executives Expected to Voice Strong Position on Consumer Privacy and Benefits of Ad-Supported Internet
 
5-22-07
The IAB Applauds Congressional Passage of Spyware Legislation
 
3-15-07
The IAB Urges Congress to Protect Consumer's Access to Free Online Information and Entertainment
 
2-20-07
Interactive Advertising Bureau Opens Washington D.C. Office