The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) is a leading international forum that brings together data protection and privacy authorities from around the world. Originally convened in 1979 as the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners, the GPA has since evolved into a global voice for privacy protection, with its membership expanding to more than 140 authorities from over 90 countries.
The GPA's mission is to provide leadership at an international level in data protection and privacy by connecting the efforts of authorities globally. It serves as a platform for authorities to share knowledge, develop policy positions, and influence the development of global privacy standards. The forum encourages the adoption of high data protection standards through its resolutions and declarations on key privacy topics.
The GPA holds an Annual Meeting, where members share national policy updates and discuss developments in technology and privacy. The meeting also serves as a venue for adopting joint resolutions on key privacy issues. Through these activities, the GPA Annual Meeting has become a vital platform for global cooperation, bringing together DPAs, academia, legal experts, international organizations, and global industry leaders to engage in in-depth discussions on evolving privacy challenges.
