Counsel, Privacy Technology

BBB National Programs

BBB National Programs is where businesses turn to enhance consumer trust and consumers are heard.

Counsel, Privacy Technology

WHO WE ARE

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a more accountable and trustworthy marketplace. As the foremost thought leader on industry self-regulation, we are shaping the way that businesses and consumers interact with one another. As the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, we are currently operating more than twenty globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. Our programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. We continue to evolve our work and grow our impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in areas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas.

ABOUT OUR PRIVACY INITIATIVES

BBB National Programs works with individual companies, industry groups, and regulators to develop, monitor, and enforce robust privacy standards. Our trusted privacy programs deliver independent accountability for privacy promises, whether built on self-regulatory principles or legal requirements, tailored to respond to the unique privacy challenges presented by specific data types, like children’s data, or use cases, such as emerging technologies and cross-border transfers. Together our programs drive the adoption of unified privacy practices, facilitate consumer education and choice, and offer consumers accessible, no-cost privacy dispute resolution.

YOUR IMPACT

As Counsel, Privacy Technology, you will provide legal support to existing and new self-regulatory programs for businesses through which we provide independent accountability and data privacy transparency. You will serve as the legal technology lead for the Digital Advertising Accountability Program (DAAP), researching and implementing solutions for issues involving digital network forensics, artificial intelligence, data collection, and analysis. In addition, you will support other privacy initiatives, as needed, regarding matters including data privacy and security, digital forensics, digital advertising, and global privacy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor websites and mobile apps for the presence of interest-based advertising, examining such websites and apps for compliance with the disclosures required by the DAA Principles, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and other applicable laws and standards
• Assist with analysis and reporting of trends within the adtech landscape, analyzing state and federal movement in the adtech and consumer privacy ecoystem
• Collaborate with team members in researching non-compliant ads, apps, and websites, to analyze application of the DAA Principles to the practices under review
• Initiate compliance remediation and explain application of the DAA Principles to digital advertising companies and their counsel
• Draft correspondence to digital advertisers, including all inquiry-related materials, case decisions, and public reports
• Review and respond to consumer privacy and security complaints and analyze the type and quality of the complaints to provide trend analysis
• Analyze data privacy and AI policy and trends at the state, federal, and international levels
• Prepare blogs, written thought leadership, and presentations on compliance analysis and policy trends in the broader global data governance and AI ecosystem
• Where appropriate (separate from the DAAP remit), support Global Privacy Division by reviewing and assessing participant certification responses against program requirements for the Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) program, EU-US Data Privacy Framework program, and other programs, as applicable

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Must have:

• JD with 3+ years of experience specifically focused on data privacy, adtech, security, current and emerging technology, data governance
• Excellent legal writing skills and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of business practices behind online advertising, ad technology, self-regulatory standards, political advertising law, and/or administrative law
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work collegially and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Membership in the bar of a relevant jurisdiction
• Strong Office 365 and other similar skills

Let us know if you have:

• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and/or ISO 27701
• Technical expertise in network technology, computer components, gaming, programming, coding, TCP/IP and/or device “jailbreaking” and similar techniques
• Prior experience working in data privacy, digital advertising, or data security
• CIPP (or equivalent) certification
• Major law firm, inhouse or government experience
• Experience with research and/or advocacy in applicable areas of law

WHAT WE OFFER:

At BBB National Programs, we bring a growth mindset as we advance our mission and strive to foster trust, innovation, and competition in the marketplace, while cultivating a team of talented and engaged professionals who seek out new challenges and opportunities to catalyze our progress. We are an inclusive organization, bringing a dynamic environment that supports our employees and the meaningful work we do.

Health & Welfare Benefits: You will be offered a comprehensive plan offering health, dental and vision plans, paid short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

Financial Well-Being: Build your retirement savings with our 401k plan matching up to 7% of your contributions.

Time Off: You will have flexibility for the time you need off from work. We offer a variety of plans including vacation, personal, and wellness leave.

Wellness: We promote physical and mental wellness by providing a fully equipped on-site fitness center in our offices and an employee assistance program.

Environment: Our modern headquarters in McLean, VA, and our office in New York, NY provide the space for creativity and collaboration, and the technology resources so you can be at your best. We believe that an inclusive workforce is a strength in fulfilling our mission.

BBB National Programs is Great Place to Work® Certified and has been named as a Best Place to Work for Working Daughters.

BBB National Programs is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.