
The Center for Industry Self-Regulation (CISR), a 501(c)(3) non-profit of BBB National Programs, leverages industry self-regulation, a form of 'soft law,' to empower business accountability and foster consumer trust. CISR focuses on research and education to develop fair, future-proof best practices, offering programs like the TeenAge Privacy Program (TAPP) and AI in Hiring & Recruiting. They also host the annual Soft Law Summit to convene industry leaders, regulators, and academics. CISR's work is supported by the extensive experience of BBB National Programs, which has 50 years of experience in establishing and managing self-regulatory programs. Their business model centers on facilitating industry-led initiatives and research to address collective challenges and enhance corporate and social responsibility.

The Center for Industry Self-Regulation (CISR), a 501(c)(3) non-profit of BBB National Programs, leverages industry self-regulation, a form of 'soft law,' to empower business accountability and foster consumer trust. CISR focuses on research and education to develop fair, future-proof best practices, offering programs like the TeenAge Privacy Program (TAPP) and AI in Hiring & Recruiting. They also host the annual Soft Law Summit to convene industry leaders, regulators, and academics. CISR's work is supported by the extensive experience of BBB National Programs, which has 50 years of experience in establishing and managing self-regulatory programs. Their business model centers on facilitating industry-led initiatives and research to address collective challenges and enhance corporate and social responsibility.
Organization type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit (DBA of BBB National Programs Charitable Foundation)
Founded: September 2020
Primary focus: Research, incubation, and education to advance industry self-regulation (soft law)
Programs: TeenAge Privacy Program (TAPP); AI in Hiring & Recruiting; Soft Law Summit
Reported funder: John Templeton Foundation (grant announced Sep 10, 2024)
Corporate accountability, consumer trust, industry self-regulation (soft law), responsible use of AI in hiring, youth privacy.
2020
Nonprofit / Policy & Standards
Grant announced Sep 10, 2024
“John Templeton Foundation grant support reported”