Global CBPR Forum Adds Dubai Body as Full Member at Fall Workshop
The Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum added the Dubai International Financial Centre as a full member, bringing the number of participants to 10 members and four associates, the forum said Friday.
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“We are encouraged by the growing collaboration among jurisdictions,” said Global Forum Assembly Deputy Chair Evelyn Goh, adding that Nigeria also recently joined as an associate member. “We look forward to welcoming more new members who share our vision for responsible and trusted cross-border data flows.”
International DPAs and privacy professionals met this week at the Global CBPR’s fall workshop, hosted by the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines, the forum said. “The workshop aimed to advance dialogue on cross-border data flows and promote global interoperability in privacy regulation.”
“This workshop reaffirmed our shared commitment to advancing trusted privacy frameworks that are interoperable, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of businesses and individuals worldwide,” said Goh.
The Global CBPR Forum was established in 2022 by Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei and the U.S.