BBB National Programs Blog

As businesses continue to develop new and innovative technologies, they are also collecting more data from consumers. While we await for additional guidance on the future of Privacy Shield, business and nonprofit leaders can take some lessons from Schrems I to help them prepare for what is to come.

One of the unique benefits of the Global CBPR System is the substantial overlap with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF). The nearly 78% alignment in key requirement areas means that certifying through one system will help an organization comply with requirements of the other, saving time, money, and valuable resources while pursuing both certifications.

Purpose is what moves people to take your organization to where it has never been. But how do you ensure that your employees can see their connection to purpose and know their contributions make a difference? To unleash the potential of your organization and its human capital, keep these four practices in mind.

When marketing to younger consumers, contests and sweepstakes can be effective vehicles for increasing brand engagement but can also present risks and traps for brands making use of them.

The FTC presentations send a strong message that it is time for national advertisers to take a hard look at their own advertising. With a strong focus on consumer protection and building consumer trust in advertising practices, companies should consider using independent self-regulation to do just that.

Recently we wrote about the objectives of the Global Forum, APEC, the APEC Framework, and the APEC CBPR System. This blog addresses the transition from the APEC CBPR System to the Global CBPR System. What are the unique benefits for participants?

The future of BBB AUTO LINE will likely be impacted by the answers to these three questions: Can lemon laws keep pace with radical changes in the way vehicles operate? What is the true impact of new regulations governing vehicles? How will evolving data privacy concerns presented by connected cars be addressed and resolved?

In this post, we break down the recent Executive Order regarding the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, issued October 7. While this is a huge step towards adequacy under the GDPR, the process has just begun. The EO will serve as the legal basis for the European Commission to make a new adequacy decision.

BBB National Programs shared its concerns about endorsement practices in a comment submitted last week to the FTC as a part of proposed updates to its Endorsement Guides.

Is your vehicle a lemon? If it is, what can you do? We’ve looked at how North Carolina, New York, Georgia, Texas, California, and Florida define a lemon. Now it is time to look at the state of Ohio.