Global Privacy Assembly

Philippe Dufresne, Chair of the Global Privacy Assembly and Privacy Commissioner of Canada, was pleased to meet with Jerry Sheehan, Director of the OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation today.

During the meeting, Commissioner Dufresne shared information about the work of the GPA and the OPC, including efforts to foster a digital ecosystem that encourages innovation while maintaining strong personal data protection, supporting youth privacy, and advancing data free flow with trust.

As technology advances and data crosses borders, this meeting highlights the value of international collaboration.

The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) is delighted to announce that the Office of the Data Protection Authority (Guernsey) has been elected as our newest Executive Committee member.

Please join us in welcoming their representative, Commissioner Brent Homan into this important leadership role to help shape a truly collaborative global privacy agenda, and continue to evolve the GPA’s infrastructure and operations, to meet today’s challenges.

📣 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐌𝐋/𝐂𝐅𝐓

The Global Privacy Assembly’s Working Group on Data Sharing for the Public Good has launched a new international initiative exploring the intersection between data protection and anti‑money laundering / counter‑terrorist financing (AML/CFT) frameworks.

Under the sub‑group “Privacy and Integrity in Partnership: Data Protection and AML/CFT for the Public Good”, we are examining how data is shared for AML/CFT purposes, with a focus on strengthening clarity, trust and lawful practice, while upholding individuals’ rights and supporting effective action against financial crime.

As part of our information‑gathering phase, we are inviting experts and stakeholders from across public authorities, the private sector, civil society and international organisations to contribute insights, research, case studies and practical experience.

We are particularly interested in:

• Practical challenges at the interface between data protection and AML/CFT obligations in the context of data sharing
• National or regional legal and regulatory approaches
• Data‑sharing models and safeguards used in practice
• Case studies illustrating good practice or areas of uncertainty
• Research on risks, benefits and impacts on individuals
• Collaborative work involving financial institutions, FIUs, regulators or law enforcement

Your contributions will help shape international material aimed at strengthening compliance, consistency and trust across jurisdictions, directly contributing to the public good.

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𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬𝐂𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Privacy and Human Rights Award recipient will be announced at the upcoming RightsCon 2026, taking place from May 5 to 8, 2026, in the vibrant city of Lusaka, Zambia.

Follow the conversation at to be part of this exciting event and to recognize the remarkable achievements of the award recipient.

See details here: https://globalprivacyassembly.com/celebrating-excellence-privacy-and-human-rights-award-at-rightscon-2026/

Welcome to the four newest members of the Global Privacy Assembly!

Personal Data Protection Commission (Singapore)

Office of the Information Commissioner (Jamaica)

Superintendence of Personal Data Protection (Ecuador)

SDAIA Saudi (Saudi Arabia)

We look forward to working with you to strengthen our collective voice to promote and advance privacy globally, and to learning more about your work!