MCLEAN, Va. ,
April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BBB National Programs
applauds the work of the U.S. Department of Commerce to launch the
Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum, a key development
in international cooperation on cross-border data flows.
Dona Fraser, Senior Vice
President, Privacy Initiatives, BBB National Programs, underscoring
the importance of data privacy for international business
operations, said: "In an economy where businesses extend operations
across borders, data privacy is the cornerstone of trust and
compliance. The Global CBPR Forum signals an expanding commitment
by governments around the world to a uniform baseline for
responsible personal data handling."
BBB National Programs is the sole non-profit Accountability
Agent providing CBPR and Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP)
certifications, serving to assist companies with a commitment to
global privacy. BBB National Programs also provides privacy
compliance for vendors aligned to the standards, strengthening the
focus on robust third-party risk management.
Fraser further highlighted the Global CBPR
certifications as an "interoperable tool bridging diverse
regulatory approaches and aligning with evolving global standards."
She added: "Our analysis demonstrates that the Global CBPR
System aligns with the Data Privacy Framework Program, covering
nearly 78% of key requirements for both certifications, offering
businesses a streamlined path to compliance while saving time and
resources."
As state-specific data privacy laws emerge, and in the absence
of a U.S. federal data privacy law, businesses can achieve
privacy compliance by adopting standardized certified practices.
Demonstrating accountability, via mechanisms such as CBPR
certification, streamlines processes, costs, and
aligns businesses with recognized global privacy norms.
According to Fraser, BBB National Programs will work with
businesses to demonstrate compliance with the CBPR and PRP
Frameworks as developed by participating governments, seamlessly
transitioning existing participants to the new framework. Both
certifications – CBPR for data controllers and PRP for data
processors– are backed by BBB National Programs' independent
accountability for privacy best practices.
Find more information about Global CBPR Certification here. To
reach our media team, contact us at press@bbbnp.org.
About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs,
a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry
self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally
recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust
in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide
third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that
address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer
playing field for businesses, and a better experience for
consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and
grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best
practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed
marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty,
technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit
bbbprograms.org.
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