The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism announced on Apr. 1 that it organized the Global CBPR Spring Workshop in Lima during March, aiming to promote dialogue on technology, cross-border data flows, and personal information protection in international trade.
The event brought together public and private sector representatives to exchange ideas and experiences focused on building capacity for secure, innovative, and competitive digital commerce. According to the ministry, 65 participants attended the workshop, including both national and international representatives from specialized public organizations as well as private sector stakeholders involved in the digital economy and personal data protection.
During the initial days of the workshop (March 24-25), discussions centered around topics such as Cross-Border Privacy Rules systems, personal data protection measures, privacy-enhancing technologies, mechanisms for interoperability and international cooperation, regulatory frameworks, and experiences from various jurisdictions. The gathering included business associations, companies, experts from the private sector, as well as government officials from 18 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
On March 26—the final day—a roundtable was held with government officials representing Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Egypt, Japan, Nepal, Paraguay; Peru; Philippines; Ecuador; Singapore; Sri Lanka; United Kingdom; and United States.
Through this initiative “Peru reaffirms its commitment to promoting digital trade by encouraging high standards of personal data protection while fostering participation by micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises in global markets.” The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism directs policies on foreign trade development while advancing sustainable tourism initiatives according to its official website. The ministry is part of Peru’s executive branch with sector-specific autonomy according to its official website.
It advances national strategies for foreign trade by supporting Peruvian business expansion alongside sustainable tourism development according to its official website. Oversight falls under the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism according to its official website. The ministry serves communities across Peru through a focus on trade facilitation efforts according to its official website.
Collaboration occurs with entities like PromPerú as well as other organizations in pursuit of export growth objectives according to its official website. Established in 2002 within Peru’s executive branch structure—where it operates autonomously—the ministry leads programs designed both for enhancing exports and improving community welfare through partnerships according to its official website.
