BBB National Programs

BBB National Programs National Partners have the opportunity to meet with and learn from our program leaders, get preferred pricing on our conferences, networking events, and services, get exclusive access to members-only insights and analysis of the latest in the advertising and privacy spaces, and more.

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With the generous support of the John Templeton Foundation, BBB National Programs’ Center for Industry Self Regulation (CISR) is embarking on creating a new law school curriculum and a graduate business school curriculum on industry self-regulation to increase understanding of what self-regulation is and how it does or does not work.

Learn more in our latest blog post by Mary Engle, SVP Policy, BBB National Programs:

Filling the Gap: An Industry Self-Regulation Higher Ed Curriculum Industry self-regulation is a crucial yet under-utilized tool for solving complex modern business challenges. CISR aims to change that.

BBB National Programs' Metaverse Guardrails, developed by the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) and its Metaverse Working Group, offer practical, actionable recommendations for companies to develop child-directed experiences in the metaverse, ensuring compliance with advertising and privacy laws.

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National Partners of BBB National Programs have enhanced influence through increased participation in shaping policies, standards, and practices related to self-regulation in the marketplace. Gain advisory roles, leadership opportunities, and exclusive insights that shape industry standards and practices.

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Stay informed with this week’s Children’s Corner newsletter, featuring the latest updates, resources, and events in children’s advertising and privacy.

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BBB National Programs’ Children’s Advertising Review Unit monitors child-directed media to ensure compliance with its advertising guidelines, seeking voluntary cooperation of companies and, where necessary, referral for enforcement action to an appropriate federal regulatory body, usually the Federal Trade Commission or state Attorneys General.

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This year, the US Supreme Court issued several decisions limiting federal agency discretion and enforcement, including overruling “Chevron deference”. The collective impact of the decisions in reshaping the framework for the modern federal administrative state is potentially enormous. This session will examine the implications of these decisions for industry self-regulation and actions by state Attorneys General.

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Are you looking to expand your network in the advertising, data privacy, or dispute resolution landscape? BBB National Programs National Partners make up a community of more than 120 global corporations, law firms, associations, and trade groups with a common goal and access to ample networking opportunities.

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BBB National Programs’ Privacy Initiatives Subscription Center provides several subscription options to keep you up to date with the latest news, trends, events, and more.

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The National Advertising Division (NAD)’s proposed SXSW EDU panel, “Creative Compliance: Keep Innovating, Stay Legal” needs your vote to help it reach the stage! Here is how you can vote:
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CARU has submitted a panel to present at SXSW EDU 2025, and your vote will help it reach the stage! Here is how you can vote for CARU’s panel, “AI: Balancing Innovation, Engagement, & Privacy for Kids":

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[ ] This week’s Privacy Initiatives newsletter will bring a myriad of resources, industry news, and upcoming events to subscribers’ inboxes. Stay up to date on the latest in the privacy space by subscribing here: https://hubs.la/Q02KRrXC0

This , we are reminded of the importance of protecting our young audiences in the digital age.

For the last 50 years, BBB National Programs’ Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) has been working to ensure the safety of children under age 13 from deceptive or inappropriate advertising and data privacy practices.

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The 2024 is your chance to convene with policy makers, industry leaders, and academics for a substantive summit exploring how industry self-regulation has and can continue to address the challenges and opportunities faced by America's business sectors.

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This panel will explore dark patterns, junk fees, negative option programs, UX functionality and disclosures in marketing assets, and more, and help identify where to draw the line to avoid running afoul of legal and regulatory requirements.

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Children’s Advertising Review Unit Finds KidGeni in Violation of COPPA and CARU’s Privacy Guidelines; Issues Compliance Recommendations

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CARU Finds KidGeni in Violation of COPPA and CARU’s Privacy Guidelines The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) launched an investigation to determine if KidGeni complies with COPPA and CARU’s Privacy Guidelines.

Have you recently bought a new car only to discover persistent issues that keep you in the repair shop? You might be dealing with a "lemon"—a vehicle with significant defects affecting its safety, use, or value.

Our latest blog post explores what qualifies a vehicle as a lemon and outlines your rights and options under lemon laws.

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Every month, the newsletter delivers insights on recently released advertising law case decisions, the latest ad law industry news, ad law trends from National Advertising Division Vice President Laura Brett, information about upcoming events, and more.

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Learn about industry self-regulation, build connections, and demonstrate commitment to ethical practices at the this September. Request an invite (https://hubs.la/Q02JTvTC0) and join academics, policymakers, and business leaders at this year’s preeminent event.

[ ] Next week’s episode, a discussion about AI and its potential effect on advertising, will feature Ken Crutchfield from Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.

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