ITA Asks for Applications for CBPR Third-Party Verification Agents

The International Trade Administration is asking for applications for recognition by Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to act as an Accountability Agent for U.S.-based companies that are subject to Federal Trade Commission jurisdiction as part of APEC’s Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system. The CBPR Accountability Agents are third-party organizations that provide verification services related to the data privacy policies and practices for those businesses seeking CBPR certification. A recognized Accountability Agent would only be able to certify as CBPR compliant those organizations that are subject to the enforcement authority of the Cross-border Privacy Enforcement Arrangement-participating privacy enforcement authorities within the economies in which it has been approved to operate. There is no deadline for applications.