SENATOR THE HON DON FARRELL
MINISTER FOR TRADE AND TOURISM
SPECIAL MINISTER OF STATE
THE HON MARK DREYFUS QC MP
ATTORNEY-GENERAL
CABINET SECRETARY
MEDIA RELEASE
17 August 2022
Australia joins the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum
Australia has joined the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (Global CBPR) Forum, a multilateral initiative which aims to better facilitate the flow of data across borders.
The Global CBPR Forum will establish a certification system to help companies demonstrate compliance with internationally recognised data privacy standards.
Keeping businesses trading and the global economy open are crucial for Australia’s prosperity.
The Albanese Government encourages interoperability and cooperation between economies to help bridge differences in data protection and privacy frameworks. We support the development of an open and reliable digital trade environment, that strengthens consumer and business trust in digital transactions, and promotes global trade by facilitating the secure flow of data.
The Global CBPR Forum builds on the APEC CBPR formed in 2011 and is open to participation by non-APEC members.
For further information visit www.globalcbpr.org
17 August 2022
