Members & Associates

Members:

Australia

Canada

Japan

• Domestic Laws and Regulations Applicable to AA Activities
• Global CBPR Enforcement Mapping

Republic of Korea

Mexico

Philippines

Singapore

• Domestic Laws and Regulations Applicable to AA Activities
• Global CBPR Enforcement Mapping
• Global PRP Enforcement Mapping

Chinese Taipei

• Domestic Laws and Regulations Applicable to AA Activities
• Global CBPR Enforcement Mapping

United States

Associates:

United Kingdom

• Letter of Intent
• Membership Committee Recommendation

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Membership Criteria and Application Process

Criteria

The criteria for admission as a member jurisdiction of the Global CBPR Forum is outlined in the Annex of the Terms of Reference. Any jurisdiction may seek Membership if it: 

1. 1. Concurs with the principles and objectives of the Forum set forth in the Global CBPR Declaration and the Global CBPR Framework, and demonstrates alignment of its domestic legal system with the Global CBPR Framework;
   2. Has at least one Privacy Enforcement Authority as a participant in the Global Cooperation Arrangement for Privacy Enforcement (“Global CAPE”); and
   3. Either: 
      
      1. 1. Intends to make use of at least one Global CBPR Forum-recognized Accountability Agent, and submits an explanation of how the Global CBPR and/or Global PRP program requirements may be enforced in its jurisdiction; or
         2. In the event that the jurisdiction does not intend to make use of a Global CBPR Forum-recognized Accountability Agent: demonstrates that its domestic legal system recognizes the Global CBPR System and/or Global PRP System as a valid data transfer mechanism(s), in the event that the Applicant does not intend to make use of a Global CBPR Forum-recognized Accountability Agent.

The Global CBPR Forum also welcomes participation by other jurisdictions as Associates of the Forum. Any jurisdiction may seek Associate status if it:

1. 1. Supports the principles and objectives of the Forum provided in the Global CBPR Declaration and the Global CBPR Framework;
   2. Has law(s) and/or regulation(s), the enforcement of which has the effect of protecting personal information; and
   3. Has at least one public body that is responsible for enforcing law(s) and/or regulation(s) within the meaning of item (b) of this paragraph and has the powers to conduct investigations or pursue enforcement proceedings.

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How to Apply for Membership or Associate Status

A jurisdiction interested in participating in the Global CBPR Forum should contact the Chair of the Membership Committee in writing to indicate which form of participation it seeks and to initiate consultations in preparation for its application.

1. 1. After consulting with the Chair of the Membership Committee, the interested jurisdiction (“Applicant”) should provide an application that includes a Letter of Intent.

      Submission of Application

   2. The letter of intent should be submitted by an appropriate governmental representative of the Jurisdiction to the Chair of the
      Global Forum Assembly with copy to the Deputy Chair of the Global Forum Assembly and Chair of the Membership Committee.

      Review of Application

   3. Upon receipt of the application, the Membership Committee will review the application as to how the conditions for Membership or Associate status have been satisfied.

   4. As part of the review, the Membership Committee may undertake consultations with the Applicant to refine the application.

   5. Once the Membership Committee has completed its review, it will transmit a recommendation to the Global Forum Assembly for decision.

      Notification

   6. The Chair of the Global Forum Assembly will communicate the outcome of the application in writing to applicants.

Read more about the admission process for Members and Associates in the Annex of the Terms of Reference.