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- Do you Need an AI Compliance Officer? - July 21
Do you Need an AI Compliance Officer? - July 21
Agentic commerce is moving faster than the regulations designed to govern it
Agentic checkout lets AI complete purchases without a storefront visit or a traditional consent moment. Privacy regulations still apply, but who is accountable for data shared during the transaction is unsettled. Platform safeguards cover the purchase itself. They say little about what happens to that data afterward. iubenda published a plain guide to the protocols, the gaps, and what compliance professionals need to watch.
📊Top Stories
Website Tracking Lawsuits Put Privacy Compliance Under the Spotlight
Businesses that use website analytics, chat widgets, session replay tools, and tracking pixels are facing growing legal scrutiny under the federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and California's Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). A new legal analysis explains how plaintiffs are increasingly arguing that these technologies amount to unlawful interception of online communications.
FTC Tightens Scrutiny of "Made in America" Marketing Claims
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has warned vape manufacturer Lucky Bar Holdings over "Made in the USA" claims linked to its Fifty Bar products. Regulators say companies must prove that products are "all or virtually all" made in the United States before making such claims. The case highlights that compliance now extends beyond product approvals to include advertising, labeling, and marketing practices, increasing legal exposure for businesses making origin claims.
Illinois Passes AI Safety Law for Frontier AI Developers
Illinois has enacted the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act (AISMA), making it one of the first U.S. states to require large frontier AI developers to publicly explain how they will reduce the risk of catastrophic AI failures. The law also introduces a new requirement for independent third-party audits, setting it apart from many existing state AI regulations. AISMA closely follows similar AI governance laws adopted in California and New York. Most provisions take effect on January 1, 2027, while the AI framework and independent audit requirements will become mandatory on January 1, 2028.
🧠Expert Take
“I think the unfortunate and sad truth is that most Ponzi schemes are only uncovered when investors start bringing them to the attention of regulators. So the SEC has a TCR system, and when investors can't get their money back from schemers, they start reporting, 'Where's my money?' And then the SEC starts investigating it. That's unfortunately how most of these schemes fall apart, when they can no longer meet redemption requests and people start making complaints.” – Daniel Brinks
🛠️ Compliance Toolkit
Protecting Intellectual Property Through Strong Compliance
Intellectual property is one of a company's most valuable assets, making compliance an essential part of protecting patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. A strong IP compliance program should include regular IP audits, employee training, clear ownership clauses in contracts, and continuous monitoring for infringement. As AI-generated content and cross-border business expand, organizations should also stay current with global frameworks such as TRIPS, the Patent Cooperation Treaty, and regional copyright laws.
🎟️ Upcoming Event
Nacha Risk Retreat 2026
📍Reston, VA | Aug 4-5, 2026
Designed for payments, risk, audit, and compliance professionals, the Nacha Risk Retreat features interactive workshops focused on regulatory challenges, examiner relationships, incident response, and payments risk. The event emphasizes practical exercises over traditional presentations, giving attendees hands-on experience with real-world compliance scenarios.
🗳️ Your Compliance Take
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