
Global Privacy Division
(GPD)
Through BBB National Programs’ Global Privacy Division, businesses show their partners and customers that they put privacy first, no matter where they operate. Our programs serve as key elements of frameworks like the Cross-Border Privacy Rules and Privacy Shield, bridging gaps between divergent privacy and data protection regimes. By embracing our independent accountability mechanisms, participating businesses strengthen standards for data privacy and enhance consumer trust in the digital marketplace.
Program Impact
Respecting individuals' data privacy has never been more important, even as today’s global economy depends on that flow of data across borders. Building on decades of experience, our Global Privacy Division recognizes that cross-border privacy standards can only flourish on mechanisms that guarantee transparency, accountability, and trust.
Certification
Embracing robust privacy standards is achievable through guided reviews and hosted seals.Monitoring
Ongoing technical and administrative monitoring helps businesses stay ahead.Dispute Resolution
Our unique conciliation model uses transparent procedures trusted by consumers and businesses alike.Our GPD Programs
Businesses that participate in our trusted Global Privacy Division programs know they are receiving first-class services along with up-to-date guidance on global privacy compliance obligations and standards from our deep bench of privacy experts.
BBB EU Privacy Shield
The chosen independent recourse mechanism of 1,000+ businesses to meet Privacy Shield compliance obligations and bring accountability to their public commitments. Learn MoreCross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Program
An approved Accountability Agent in the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system helping data controllers demonstrate compliance with internationally recognized privacy standards. Learn MorePrivacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) Program
An approved Accountability Agent in the APEC Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) system helping eligible vendors demonstrate compliance with internationally recognized privacy standards. Learn MoreVendor Privacy Program (VPP)
A certification program for vendors around the world to demonstrate their commitment to heightened and compatible data privacy principles. Learn More
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BBB National Programs Receives APEC Approval as First U.S. Non-Profit Accountability Agent and Launches Global Privacy Division
McLean, VA – January 26, 2021 – Building upon its longstanding privacy protection work in Europe, BBB National Programs today announced its approval by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) as the first U.S.-based non-profit Accountability Agent in the APEC Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR)...
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Status Update on Transatlantic Data Transfers: Building Bridges Takes Time
As 2020 draws to a close it is a good time to reflect on learnings about the future of authorized transatlantic data transfer mechanisms. In light of Brexit and continuing developments surrounding Schrems II, we discuss what the structure of the current Privacy Shield Framework can teach us much about what future commercial transfer mechanisms are likely to look like, as well as what businesses can do to shore up their compliance efforts.
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Schrems II: What Do Privacy Shield Businesses Need to Know?
The July 16 decision from the CJEU, known as Schrems II, addressed two mechanisms for transferring EU individuals’ personal data outside the EU. As the situation continues to develop, and before making changes to their practices around international data transfers, businesses should pause to review their data flows, contracts, and substantive commitments, and their current chain of compliance and accountability for data received from the EU.
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Webinar: Now What? Cross-Border Data Transfers after Schrems II
This webinar, hosted by BigID on August 12, 2020, includes an expert panel discussing the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) that invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield pact in the “Schrems II” judgement. Hear top considerations for privacy professionals as they brace themselves from the fallout of Schrems II and what the future holds for cross border data transfers.
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