So Many Digital Ads, So Little Regulation: Why We Need Digital Ad Transparency Now

Date

 Secret Money’s Billion Dollar Influence on the 2020 Political/Presidential Campaign

Thursday, August 20, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST 

WASHINGTON - Join Campaign Legal Center (CLC) experts for a candid discussion on the importance of transparency laws for digital advertising ahead of the 2020 U.S. presidential election and beyond.

Background:

To reduce political corruption, CLC experts argue, we need Congress to pass new transparency laws for digital platforms, like we have for television and radio ads, and a stronger Federal Election Commission to enforce campaign finance laws and hold political candidates and their donors accountable.

RSVP by August 19 to receive access to the virtual event.

WHO:

  • Laura Edelson, PhD Candidate in Computer Science, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering
  • Maggie Christ, Senior Researcher at CLC
  • Austin Graham, Legal Counsel at CLC
  • Erin Chlopak, CLC Director, Campaign Finance Strategy (Moderator)
  • Trevor Potter, President, CLC (Opening Remarks)

WHAT: Discussion on the importance of transparency and reporting laws to digital advertising ahead of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

WHEN:  Thursday, August 20, 2020 – Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST

RSVP by August 19 to receive access to the virtual event.