In today's evolving digital landscape, robust risk mitigation is crucial. This session explores advanced background screening practices for platform safety. Equifax and ClearStar experts will discuss data-driven enhancements like refined identity verification and dynamic risk assessments. Learn how faster, more reliable data, continuous monitoring, and innovative screening strategies can help navigate changing regulations and build trust. Attendees will gain better insights into refined screening's benefits for platform integrity amid evolving threats.

Scams and social engineering attacks are escalating, creating urgent challenges for digital platforms. In this session, Roy Zur, founder of Charm Security, will present a comprehensive approach to combating these threats by focusing on human vulnerabilities and behavior-driven fraud. Attendees will explore cutting-edge strategies for prevention, detection, and intervention, including AI-powered tools, personalized risk profiling, and actionable scam intelligence. Gain practical insights to protect your platform, safeguard users, and maintain trust. This session is ideal for marketplace leaders seeking innovative ways to outsmart scammers and create a secure, trustworthy ecosystem for users.

Insurance costs are a mounting challenge for gig platforms. Leading Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) already spend billions on coverage. Other gig platforms are bracing for insurance costs to explode, potentially adding hundreds of millions in expenses. With claims growing, insurers are urging gig companies to adopt strategies to lower risk. This session will explore the rapidly evolving insurance landscape for gig drivers and the strategies companies can use to proactively manage rising costs.

In this session, we will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and antitrust laws in the United States. As AI becomes integral to business operations, it raises significant antitrust concerns. We will discuss how AI can potentially facilitate collusive behavior, such as price-fixing through shared algorithms, and how it might entrench market dominance by large firms, stifling competition and innovation. We will also examine recent actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to address these issues, highlighting key cases and regulatory responses. Attendees will gain insights into the legal landscape, practical implications for businesses, and strategies to ensure compliance while leveraging AI's benefits. This session aims to equip privacy professionals with the knowledge to navigate the complex challenges posed by AI in the context of antitrust laws.

In an era dominated by AI and rapid technological advancements, online marketplaces are dealing with increasing waves of impersonators, fraudsters, bots, scams, and inappropriate content. These elements not only create significant challenges for online marketplaces, but also erode trust in online interactions and weaken consumer confidence in established brands.