What is the Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP) framework?

The Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP) framework is a principles-based privacy approach advocated by Canada's leading accounting industry group, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), and its U.S.-based counterpart, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The GAPP framework provides a structured guide to managing privacy, aligning privacy policies with standards that ensure compliance and proper handling of personal information. This framework is applicable broadly across various sectors and guides organizations in implementing effective privacy practices that protect consumer data and ensure ethical handling and compliance with applicable privacy laws.