Approved by participating APEC economies, VeraSafe joins a select group of organizations authorized to certify compliance under the APEC privacy frameworks.
Washington, D.C. (2025-08-01) – VeraSafe, a global leader in privacy and data protection compliance services, is pleased to announce its official designation as an Accountability Agent for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System and the APEC Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) System. This designation authorizes VeraSafe to independently assess and certify companies for compliance with these internationally recognized privacy frameworks.
The APEC CBPR and PRP Systems are voluntary, enforceable programs that facilitate cross-border data flows among participating APEC economies—including the United States, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Philippines, Chinese Taipei, Canada, Mexico, and Australia—while promoting strong privacy protections based on the APEC Privacy Framework.
“VeraSafe is honored to be recognized as an Accountability Agent by the U.S. Department of Commerce and participating APEC economies,” said Matthew Joseph, Managing Director of VeraSafe. “As global data transfers become increasingly complex, certifications like CBPR and PRP provide a valuable path forward. We look forward to helping organizations build trust and meet privacy expectations across the Asia-Pacific region.”
As an Accountability Agent, VeraSafe reviews and certifies organizations seeking to participate in the APEC CBPR and PRP Systems. These certifications enable data controllers and processors to demonstrate that their privacy programs meet rigorous standards for transparency, data security, and the protection of individual rights, consistent with internationally recognized principles of accountability.
This designation strengthens VeraSafe’s ability to support organizations navigating cross-border privacy obligations in the Asia-Pacific region. As regulatory expectations grow and data flows become more complex, certifications like CBPR and PRP offer a clear, government-backed solution to demonstrate accountability and earn stakeholder trust.
To learn more about VeraSafe’s APEC CBPR and PRP certification services, visit: https://verasafe.com/advisory-and-audit/apec-cbpr-prp-certification
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