# APEC CBPR Certification Standards Reference

## Primary Frameworks

### APEC Privacy Framework (2015)
- **Publisher**: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
- **Adopted**: 2004; updated 2015
- **Scope**: Nine privacy principles for APEC economies
- **Principles**: Preventing Harm, Notice, Collection Limitation, Uses of Personal Information, Choice, Integrity, Security Safeguards, Access and Correction, Accountability

### APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules System
- **Established**: 2011
- **Publisher**: APEC Electronic Commerce Steering Group
- **Scope**: Certifiable implementation of APEC Privacy Framework principles for cross-border data flows
- **Program Requirements**: 50 requirements across the nine principles

### Global CBPR Forum Framework
- **Established**: April 2022
- **Members**: US, Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Bermuda, Jersey
- **Scope**: Expanded CBPR system beyond APEC economies
- **Relationship**: Based on APEC CBPR with updated governance

## Accountability Agents

| Economy | Agent | Accreditation |
|---------|-------|---------------|
| United States | TRUSTe (TrustArc) | FTC recognized |
| United States | BBB National Programs | FTC recognized |
| Japan | JIPDEC | PPC recognized |
| Republic of Korea | KISA | PIPC recognized |
| Singapore | IMDA | PDPC recognized |
| Philippines | NPC | Self-administered |
| Chinese Taipei | III | NDC recognized |

## Related Instruments

### APEC Cross-border Privacy Enforcement Arrangement (CPEA)
- **Scope**: Voluntary framework for cross-border enforcement cooperation among APEC privacy enforcement authorities
- **Application**: Supports CBPR complaint resolution through cross-border enforcement

### APEC Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP)
- **Scope**: Companion certification for data processors
- **Relationship**: Addresses processor-specific obligations parallel to CBPR controller requirements

## Key Publications
- APEC Privacy Framework (2015 update)
- APEC CBPR System Policies, Rules and Guidelines
- APEC CBPR Self-Assessment Guidelines for Organizations
- Global CBPR Forum Declaration (April 2022)