MrBeast Failed to Disclose Ads and Improperly Collected Children's Data
6 hours ago
- #compliance
- #children's privacy
- #advertising
- CARU recommended MrBeastYouTube, LLC and Feastables update advertising and data collection practices to comply with guidelines.
- MrBeast's YouTube channel and Feastables' sweepstakes were found to have unclear advertising and misleading product claims.
- Feastables' sweepstakes lacked clear disclosures on free entry methods, age requirements, and odds of winning.
- CARU identified privacy concerns, including collection of children's data without verifiable parental consent.
- MrBeast and Feastables disagreed with some CARU conclusions but agreed to consider recommendations for future ads.