What are Global and APEC CBPR & Global and APEC PRP system certifications?
By certifying privacy practices to the Global and APEC Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) and Global and APEC Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) Systems, businesses can demonstrate their adherence to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Privacy framework and facilitate seamless international data transfer while ensuring privacy and security.
About Global and APEC CBPR certification
Endorsed by APEC for facilitation of personal data among APEC economies, the Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system is applicable for organisations (data controllers) that control the collection, holding, processing, or use of personal data.
The Global and APEC CBPR certification is based on 9 privacy principles from the APEC Privacy Framework:
- Accountability
- Prevent Harm
- Notice
- Choice
- Collection Limitation
- Use of Personal Information
- Integrity of Personal Information
- Security Safeguards
- Access and Correction
About Global and APEC PRP certification
The Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) system is designed for organisations (data processors) that process data on behalf of client organisations (data controllers), allowing them to demonstrate their compliance with relevant privacy obligations.
The Global and APEC PRP certification is based on 2 privacy principles from the APEC Privacy Framework:
- Accountability
- Security Safeguards
TÜV SÜD helps you to facilitate seamless international data transfer while ensuring privacy
As an assessment body appointed by IMDA, TÜV SÜD PSB can support organisations in assessing if their data protection practices are consistent with the APEC Privacy Framework.
As a leading and internationally recognised Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) organisation with over 40 years of experience in certification and well-versed in both PDPA and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we help businesses like yours to validate and strengthen your data protection framework.
With data protection certifications, your business gains trust and fosters confidence among your customers and stakeholders by showing that you have adopted robust and accountable data protection practices.
Benefits of Global and APEC CBPR & PRP certifications
- Reduce cost and time – with a single, consistent set of privacy standards that facilitate exchange personal data across APEC member economies
- Build trust and confidence – by showing your commitment to data protection with business counterparts and customers
- Provide assurance through third-party certification – that allows your organisation to validate its data protection standards
- Demonstrate compliance – to data protection enforcement authorities
