What is APEC PRP?

The PRP System was designed for organisations (data processors) who process data on behalf of client organisations (data controllers), to demonstrate their ability in complying with the Security Safeguards and Accountability principles of APEC Privacy Framework.

Why PRP?

Together with CPBR, the PRP establish a harmonised data protection standard across APEC, facilitating data transfers among organisations in participating economies. This helps businesses increase their global competitiveness and enhances confidence of the individuals providing the personal data.

Benefits to you (as a Data Processor)

• Raising your business competitiveness, build trust and customer confidence in your business by demonstrating a high standard of commitment to data protection
• Save cost and time with a single and consistent set of privacy standard certification recognized across the APEC economies.
• Access global business opportunities
• Facilitate how your business can seamlessly exchange personal data across APEC member economies while respecting privacy and security

Benefits to your customers

• APEC economies customers will be assured that a data protection regime has been put in placed
• Reduce the risk of accidental exposure or misuse of confidential/sensitive personal information
• Working with a company which has the PRP certification maintains the customer’s integrity to the safeguarding of personal data in its custody
• Instil confidence and trust further down the supply chain resulting in stronger customer relationships
• Increases job security through enhanced business performance

Benefits to your staff

• Defines clearly and precisely roles and responsibilities ensuring appropriate handling of personal information
• Lowers the risk of accidental exposure or misuse of confidential/sensitive personal information during and after employment
• Reassurance that their employer is meeting data handling security guidelines
• Increases job security through enhanced business performance