APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System
The APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System is a voluntary accountability-based framework for facilitating cross-border data flows among APEC economies while protecting personal information. Participating companies self-certify compliance with programme requirements, verified by APEC-recognised accountability agents. Based on the APEC Privacy Framework. Participating economies include US, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, and others. Being transitioned to the Global CBPR Forum.
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Framework Domains (22)
Accountability and Preventing Harm
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-A.1 | Accountability Principle |
| CBPR-A.2 | Onward Transfer Accountability |
| CBPR-A.3 | Third-Party Contractual Protections |
| CBPR-PH.1 | Preventing Harm Principle |
| CBPR-PH.2 | Harm Remediation |
Certification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-10 | Accountability |
| CBPR-11 | Preventing Harm |
Certification and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-CE.1 | Accountability Agent Assessment |
| CBPR-CE.2 | Self-Assessment Questionnaire |
| CBPR-CE.3 | Complaint Resolution Mechanism |
| CBPR-CE.4 | Enforcement Cooperation |
| CBPR-CE.5 | Ongoing Compliance Monitoring |
Collection Limitation and Use
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-CL.1 | Collection Limitation Principle |
| CBPR-CL.2 | Lawful Collection Methods |
| CBPR-U.1 | Use Limitation |
| CBPR-U.2 | Retention Limitation |
Complaints
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-12 | Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) |
Consent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-04 | Choice |
Data Minimization
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-02 | Collection Limitation |
Data Quality
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-05 | Integrity of Personal Information |
Documentation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-17 | Records of Processing and Documentation |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-08 | Accountability |
| CBPR-18 | Global CBPR Forum Alignment |
Incident
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-16 | Regulator Cooperation and Enforcement |
Individual Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-07 | Access and Correction |
Integrity, Security, and Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-AC.1 | Access Rights |
| CBPR-AC.2 | Access Request Procedures |
| CBPR-I.1 | Data Integrity |
| CBPR-I.2 | Data Quality Verification |
| CBPR-S.1 | Security Safeguards |
| CBPR-S.2 | Security Programme Requirements |
Lifecycle
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-20 | Recertification and Monitoring |
Notice and Choice
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-N.1 | Privacy Notice Provision |
| CBPR-N.2 | Notice Content Requirements |
| CBPR-N.3 | Choice and Consent Mechanisms |
| CBPR-N.4 | Notice of Changes |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-15 | Recertification and Continuous Monitoring |
Purpose Limitation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-03 | Uses of Personal Information |
Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-09 | Preventing Harm |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-06 | Security Safeguards |
Third Party
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-19 | Vendor Management |
Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-13 | Cross-Border Transfer Safeguards |
| CBPR-14 | Complaint Handling and Redress |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-01 | Notice |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System, you already cover:
Argentina PDPA
14%
6 controls mapped
Compare →APPI
14%
6 controls mapped
Compare →Bahrain PDPL
14%
6 controls mapped
Compare →+ 459 more: Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) (14%), ISO 27701 (14%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System?
APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System is a compliance framework from Asia-Pacific (APEC) with 22 domains and 44 controls. The APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System is a voluntary accountability-based framework for facilitating cross-border data flows among APEC economies while protecting personal information. Participating companies self-certify compliance with programme requirements, verified by APEC-recognised accountability agents. Based on the APEC Privacy Framework. Participating economies include US, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, and others. Being transitioned to the Global CBPR Forum. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System have?
APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System has 44 controls organised across 22 domains. The largest domains are Integrity, Security, and Access (6 controls), Accountability and Preventing Harm (5 controls), Certification and Enforcement (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System map to?
APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System maps to 462 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Argentina PDPA (14% coverage), APPI (14% coverage), Bahrain PDPL (14% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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