General information

The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA; formerly the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners) is an international organization of data protection and privacy authorities from around the world. Currently, the GPA has over 130 member authorities and numerous observers. The Personal Data Protection Office (formerly the Inspector General for Personal Data Protection) has been a member of the GPA since 2002.

The GPA creates an environment in which data protection and privacy authorities worldwide are able to act effectively to fulfill their missions, both individually and in concert, by disseminating knowledge and building supportive relationships.