The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) is pleased to announce the selection of its GPA Reference Panel for 2026-2028.
The newly selected Reference Panel is comprised of 15 experts from across sectors and regions to provide strategic insight and informed perspectives on issues relevant to the work of the Assembly over the next two years. Through their expertise and experience, Panel members contribute to strengthening the GPA’s understanding of emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the rapidly evolving global privacy landscape.
The Executive Committee welcomes new GPA Refence Panel members
I am pleased to welcome our new Reference Panel members, who bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience on data protection and privacy to the GPA. How personal information is protected at this time of unprecedented data-driven change will set the stage for ensuring that individuals can confidently reap the benefits of a digital society, and that organizations can innovate responsibly and earn public trust. The diverse perspectives and experiences of the members of the Reference Panel will contribute to shaping the future of privacy protection.
– Philippe Dufresne, Chair of the Global Privacy Assembly and Privacy Commissioner of Canada
It is a privilege to work with a distinguished group of experts who contribute their experience, perspectives, and strategic insight to support the work of the Assembly. The Reference Panel serves as an important advisory body, helping to ensure that the GPA remains informed by diverse viewpoints and responsive to developments shaping the global privacy landscape.
– Paul Vane, Member of the GPA Executive Committee, Chair of the GPA Reference Panel, and Jersey Information Commissioner
The GPA extends its sincere appreciation to all members of the Reference Panel, to past members, and to all those who expressed their interest in joining, for your willingness to contribute your time and expertise in support of international cooperation and effective privacy governance.
We look forward to the valuable contributions that the members of the reference Panel will bring to support the continued success of the GPA in advancing privacy and data protection worldwide.
About the GPA
The GPA is the premier global forum for data protection and privacy authorities. It brings together privacy and data protection regulators and enforcement authorities from around the world, serving as an important platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and coordinated action on emerging privacy challenges. Through its working groups, resolutions, capacity-building initiatives, and engagement with international stakeholders, the GPA seeks to promote high standards of privacy and data protection and advance the effective safeguarding of individuals’ rights in an increasingly digital world.