Data protection and privacy is a shared concern in the public and private sector alike and among consumers.
The Global CBPR Forum creates a space for legal jurisdictions, certification entities, and organizations handling personal data to come together around common data protection and privacy interests and build trust in cross-border flows of data.
The Global CBPR Forum enables trusted data flows globally through international data protection and privacy certifications – the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System and Global Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) System.
The Forum has published its third Annual Report, detailing the progress it has made to achieve its strategic goals in its fourth year, April 2025 through April 2026. In addition, the Forum endorsed its 2026/2027 Annual Work Program. Find the 2025/2026 Annual Report here: Find the 2026/2027 Annual
The Global CBPR Forum is updating the Global CBPR System Program Requirements (PRs) to better align data protection and privacy requirements among Global CBPR Forum Members and Associates and to enhance data privacy and protection for individuals. With the updates, the Global CBPR certification will expand from 50 PRs to
The Global CBPR Forum held its fall workshop at the Crimson Resort and Spa, Boracay Island, Philippines from October 22 to 24, 2025. The three-day event, organized by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines, gathered approximately 200 participants representing government agencies, data protection authorities, industry leaders, and privacy professionals from
The Global CBPR Forum is pleased to share important updates that underscore our continued efforts to foster international collaboration on privacy, data protection and data flows. We are pleased to welcome Nigeria as an Associate in the Forum. This marks an important step in furthering the Forum’s objectives of facilitating
These voluntary certifications allow organizations to demonstrate their compliance to internationally-recognised data protection and privacy standards developed and supported by participating jurisdictions.
Accountability is a key feature of the Global CBPR and Global PRP Systems. Companies that seek Global CBPR or Global PRP certification must have their data protection and privacy policies and practices verified by a third-party certification entity known as an Accountability Agent. This generates trust among consumers, businesses and regulators.
The Global CBPR System ensures that when a certified company moves personal information across borders, it is protected to the standards prescribed by the Global CBPR Framework
Established in October 2023, the Global Cooperation Arrangement for Privacy Enforcement (CAPE) facilitates cross-border cooperation between participating Privacy Enforcement Authorities in the enforcement of data protection and privacy laws, including joint investigations and enforcement actions. The Global CAPE also facilitates the enforcement of the Global CBPR and Global PRP certifications.
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