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 (5)
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 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 |
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 |
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 |
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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 5 domains and 24 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 24 controls organised across 5 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 448 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Argentina PDPA (25% coverage), APPI (25% coverage), Bahrain PDPL (25% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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