Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (Global CBPR) Forum
The Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (Global CBPR) Forum, established in April 2022, is an international certification system for data privacy. Building on the APEC CBPR system, it is open to any economy worldwide. Founding members include the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, and others (with the UK, EU, and others as observers). The Global CBPR provides two certification programmes: CBPR for data controllers and PRP (Privacy Recognition for Processors) for data processors.
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Framework Domains (9)
Access and Correction
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-AC-1 | Individual Access Rights |
| CBPR-AC-2 | Correction and Amendment |
Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-AB-1 | Organizational Accountability |
| CBPR-AB-2 | Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement |
Choice
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-CH-1 | Individual Choice Mechanisms |
| CBPR-CH-2 | Consent for Secondary Uses |
Collection Limitation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-CL-1 | Purpose-Limited Collection |
| CBPR-CL-2 | Proportionate Collection |
Integrity of Personal Information
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-IN-1 | Data Accuracy |
| CBPR-IN-2 | Data Quality Maintenance |
Notice
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-NO-1 | Notice of Information Practices |
| CBPR-NO-2 | Transfer Disclosure |
Preventing Harm
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-PH-1 | Harm Prevention Measures |
| CBPR-PH-2 | Remedies for Privacy Harm |
Security Safeguards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-SS-1 | Physical, Technical, and Administrative Safeguards |
| CBPR-SS-2 | Security Risk Management |
Uses of Personal Information
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CBPR-UP-1 | Purpose Limitation of Use |
| CBPR-UP-2 | Transfer and Disclosure Limitations |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (Global CBPR) Forum?
Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (Global CBPR) Forum is a compliance framework from International (Global CBPR Forum) with 9 domains and 18 controls. The Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (Global CBPR) Forum, established in April 2022, is an international certification system for data privacy. Building on the APEC CBPR system, it is open to any economy worldwide. Founding members include the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, and others (with the UK, EU, and others as observers). The Global CBPR provides two certification programmes: CBPR for data controllers and PRP (Privacy Recognition for Processors) for data processors. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (Global CBPR) Forum have?
Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (Global CBPR) Forum has 18 controls organised across 9 domains. The largest domains are Access and Correction (2 controls), Accountability (2 controls), Choice (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (Global CBPR) Forum map to?
Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (Global CBPR) Forum maps to 460 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Australia AI Ethics Framework (33% coverage), Brazil AI Framework (33% coverage), UK AI Regulation Framework (33% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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