BBB National Programs

BBB National Programs Issues Compliance Warning for Use of AI in Child-Directed Advertising and Data Collection

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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The CARU compliance warning puts advertisers, brands, endorsers, developers, toy manufacturers, and others on notice that CARU's Advertising and Privacy Guidelines apply to the use of AI in advertising and the collection of personal data from children.

Key Points: 
  • The CARU compliance warning puts advertisers, brands, endorsers, developers, toy manufacturers, and others on notice that CARU's Advertising and Privacy Guidelines apply to the use of AI in advertising and the collection of personal data from children.
  • "Our Compliance Warning stresses the importance of responsible advertising and data privacy practices in the children's space, particularly in AI-driven advertising and data collection," said Dona Fraser, Senior Vice President, Privacy Initiatives at BBB National Programs.
  • "We call on marketers, brands, and developers to prioritize transparency, safety, and compliance with CARU's Advertising and Privacy Guidelines as we all work to maintain the well-being of children as AI becomes commonplace."
  • CARU's Advertising Guidelines apply to advertising in all media, regardless of whether AI is used to create or disseminate the ads, including digital worlds where altered, simulated, and synthetic content is powered by AI.

BBB National Programs Applauds Today's Launch of the Global CBPR Forum, Strengthening Commitments to International Data Privacy

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Dona Fraser, Senior Vice President, Privacy Initiatives, BBB National Programs, underscoring the importance of data privacy for international business operations, said: "In an economy where businesses extend operations across borders, data privacy is the cornerstone of trust and compliance.

Key Points: 
  • Dona Fraser, Senior Vice President, Privacy Initiatives, BBB National Programs, underscoring the importance of data privacy for international business operations, said: "In an economy where businesses extend operations across borders, data privacy is the cornerstone of trust and compliance.
  • BBB National Programs is the sole non-profit Accountability Agent providing CBPR and Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) certifications, serving to assist companies with a commitment to global privacy.
  • BBB National Programs also provides privacy compliance for vendors aligned to the standards, strengthening the focus on robust third-party risk management.
  • Both certifications – CBPR for data controllers and PRP for data processors– are backed by BBB National Programs' independent accountability for privacy best practices.

Grabar Law Office Investigates Claims on Behalf of Shareholders of JBS S.A. (JBSAY)

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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It is alleged that JBS USA continued to make these false claims despite receiving a warning from BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division (NAD), which determined that the company's evidence did not support the net zero claims it was making to consumers.

Key Points: 
  • It is alleged that JBS USA continued to make these false claims despite receiving a warning from BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division (NAD), which determined that the company's evidence did not support the net zero claims it was making to consumers.
  • The NAD recommended that JBS USA stop making these net zero claims in its advertising.
  • This recommendation was affirmed by the National Advertising Review Board.
  • If you are a JBS SA investor and would like to learn more about this matter, you are encouraged to visit https://grabarlaw.com/the-latest/jbs-shareholder-investigation/ , contact Joshua H. Grabar at [email protected] or Mia R. Heller at [email protected] , or call 267-507-6085.

BBB National Programs Announces 98 Distinguished Panel Pool Members for 2024 National Advertising Review Board

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Founded in 1971, the National Advertising Review Board provides appellate review of BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division and Children's Advertising Review Unit decisions.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 1971, the National Advertising Review Board provides appellate review of BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division and Children's Advertising Review Unit decisions.
  • For 2024, panel pool members include 98 distinguished leaders from three different categories:
    A National Advertising Review Board appellate panel generally consists of five members from the pool, with three national advertising representatives, one agency representative, and one public sector representative on each panel.
  • Nominations for National Advertising Review Board panel pool members are made by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's), American Advertising Federation (AAF), Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), and BBB National Programs.
  • Following is the list of BBB National Programs' National Advertising Review Board panel pool members for 2024.

BBB National Programs Board of Directors Welcome Three Esteemed New Board Members and Re-Elect Three Board Members

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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"Their expertise advances BBB National Programs' mission to empower businesses in fostering consumer trust and strengthening consumer voices.

Key Points: 
  • "Their expertise advances BBB National Programs' mission to empower businesses in fostering consumer trust and strengthening consumer voices.
  • Departing the Board of Directors are Elaine Kolish, a former FTC and BBB program official, and Barbara Wall, former longtime Gannett Company senior executive.
  • BBB National Programs Board Members support and inform the nonprofit's mission to be the place where businesses go to enhance consumer trust and where consumers are heard.
  • Board Members are also instrumental in increasing awareness and expanding the reach of the organization's independent industry self-regulation programs.

SCORE Foundation Secures Grants for Financial Educational Training for Small Business Owners

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SCORE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, today announced that the LPL Financial Foundation and Glenn W. Bailey Foundation will support SCORE's education and training programs for small business owners that will focus on improving their financial literacy and overall business acumen. Both Foundations supported other SCORE educational offerings last year. The SCORE Foundation collaborates with organizations across diverse industries to underwrite SCORE's services that help founders gain necessary skills to increase their success.    

Key Points: 
  • The LPL Financial Foundation and Glenn W. Bailey Foundation Provide Funding for Local and National Programs Offered Through SCORE
    WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SCORE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SCORE , the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, today announced that the LPL Financial Foundation and Glenn W. Bailey Foundation will support SCORE's education and training programs for small business owners that will focus on improving their financial literacy and overall business acumen.
  • The SCORE Foundation collaborates with organizations across diverse industries to underwrite SCORE's services that help founders gain necessary skills to increase their success.
  • "Managing cash flow, accessing working capital, budgeting and handling unforeseen expenses are among the top financial challenges for small businesses," said Liz Sara, president of the SCORE Foundation.
  • "Managing cash flow, accessing working capital, budgeting and handling unforeseen expenses are among the top financial challenges for small businesses," said Liz Sara, president of the SCORE Foundation.

DELAYS AND INEQUITIES ROCK CANADA'S PUBLIC DRUG COVERAGE SYSTEM

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) examined Canada's public reimbursement review process for mental illness drugs approved by Health Canada between 2012 and 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) examined Canada's public reimbursement review process for mental illness drugs approved by Health Canada between 2012 and 2022.
  • Time delays: the average time from Health Canada approval to public reimbursement was 949 days or just over 2.5 years after the medication was approved for Canadians.
  • Provincial disparity: the vast majority of new medications assessed for this report are not equitably accessible through public drug plans across the country or are not accessible at all.
  • "Yet, there are significant barriers impeding access to new medications through public drug plans, leaving the lives of many Canadians with mental illness at risk."

Brown & Brown, Inc. announces sale of certain third-party administer businesses and enters into long-term strategic relationship with Davies Group Ltd.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), today announced an agreement with Davies Group Ltd. (“Davies”) that includes the sale of four third-party administrator (“TPA”) businesses and a long-term strategic commercial relationship.

Key Points: 
  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), today announced an agreement with Davies Group Ltd. (“Davies”) that includes the sale of four third-party administrator (“TPA”) businesses and a long-term strategic commercial relationship.
  • Further, Brown & Brown is establishing a long-term commercial relationship with Davies to leverage their claims services capabilities to enhance Brown & Brown’s core brokerage and programs operations.
  • Chris Walker, president of the National Programs segment, stated, “Brown & Brown has had a working relationship with the Davies organization for many years.
  • Through our discussions, we determined that we had an opportunity to enhance both of our organizations through a strategic transaction.

Domo and Hope for Henry Named Finalists in Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced that it, along with customer, Hope for Henry , were named finalists in the Analytics category of Ventana Research’s 16th annual Digital Leadership Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced that it, along with customer, Hope for Henry , were named finalists in the Analytics category of Ventana Research’s 16th annual Digital Leadership Awards.
  • Hope for Henry is on a mission to reinvent how hospitals care for children as they face the challenges of serious illness.
  • “Congratulations to Carolyn Fung and Hope for Henry using Domo for their selection as a finalist in the 16th annual Ventana Research Digital Leadership Award in Analytics," said David Menninger, SVP and Research Director at Ventana Research.
  • To learn more about how Domo is helping organizations like Hope for Henry multiply their impact with data, visit: www.domo.com/customers.

Fighting the Silent Killer: Innovative Therapies for Pancreatic Cancer on the Rise

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group - Despite being a relatively rare form of cancer, pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest in the oncology field, the third leading cause of cancer death in the USA. Still not fully understood, pancreatic cancer's 5-year survival rate is currently only 12%. New analysis of data from the National Program of Cancer Registries database, covering around 65% of the US population, suggests that the incidence of pancreatic cancer among individuals younger than 55 years is increasing more rapidly than in those 55 years or older, and also more quickly in women than in men. As more and more cases of young people are showing up, calls from the leading pancreatic cancer organization PanCAN to increase funding for research are getting louder. Thankfully, within the biotech sector, there have been plenty of developments giving hope in the fight against pancreatic cancer, including those from Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ:ONCY) (TSX:ONC), Eli Lilly and Company, Roche Holding AG (OTC:RHHBY), BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX), and even 23andMe Holding Co (NASDAQ:ME).

Key Points: 
  • As more and more cases of young people are showing up, calls from the leading pancreatic cancer organization PanCAN to increase funding for research are getting louder .
  • "By teaming up with PanCAN, we believe we may be able to expedite development and provide pancreatic cancer patients with a bespoke immunotherapeutic treatment option."
  • The BRCA1 and BRCA2 variants may also be associated with an increased risk for prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and potentially other cancers.
  • "It's an important milestone that shows we're headed in the right direction – and this means so much to all those affected by pancreatic cancer."