How to Apply: Vendor Privacy

Program Certification

Organizations headquartered outside the U.S. use the Vendor Privacy Program (VPP) certification to demonstrate their responsible data processing practices to their partners, backed by BBB National Programs’ commitment to delivering independent accountability to privacy promises.

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STEP 1: Determine if your organization is eligible for VPP certification.

Criteria #1
Is your organization seeking certification for personal data you process on behalf of others (as a data processor, service provider, or vendor)?

Criteria #2
Is your organization headquartered outside the U.S.? Your organization must be headquartered outside the U.S. to be eligible for VPP certification with BBB National Programs.

NOTE: If you are a vendor headquartered in the U.S., see our Privacy Recognition for Processors Certification.

STEP 2: Submit the application form to BBB National Programs.

Before submitting the application, review the VPP Requirements and Dispute Resolution Procedures. Also be sure to gather the following information:

Legal name of your organization and its state of incorporation
Legal names of any subsidiaries that will be covered under the certification, and their locations
Full contact information for an officer (or designated representative) with power to bind your organization contractually and attest to the final certification
Full contact information for a billing contact at your organization
A designated contact for privacy complaints under this certification
A description of the service you wish to cover under your PRP certification

After receiving your application, a member of BBB National Programs’ Global Privacy Division will be in touch to complete the intake process before you meet with a certification specialist. During intake, you will finalize payment of your application and participation fee and submit your signed Participation Agreement.

STEP 3: Review and refine relevant data privacy policies and practices to meet VPP Requirements.

Once your initial application is processed and approved, your organization will work with a BBB National Programs certification specialist to complete the VPP Certification questionnaire through our secure online portal. Throughout the process, you will provide evidence of your privacy policies and practices to demonstrate that they meet or exceed the minimum requirements for program participation.

STEP 4: Receive your organization’s customized findings report and certification seal.

When your certification is complete, your organization will receive a customized VPP Certification Findings Report, which must be signed by your officer or authorized representative. The final dated findings report represents the completion of your certification process. At that time, your organization will also receive a VPP certification seal and a unique verification page. When linked from your privacy policy, this verification page will provide an ongoing representation of your active participation in BBB National Programs’ Vendor Privacy Program.

Apply Now: Vendor Privacy

Program Certification

Thank you for choosing to apply for BBB National Programs’ Vendor Privacy Program (VPP) certification.

To begin the application process, please submit the form below. If you have any questions, contact us.

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