Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation
Report on the implementation of the OECD Privacy Guidelines
First adopted in 1980, the OECD Privacy Guidelines are the first internationally agreed-upon
set of privacy principles. They are framed in concise, technology-neutral language
and have significantly influenced legislation and policy in OECD member countries
and beyond. In 2018, the OECD initiated a comprehensive review of the Privacy Guidelines,
which included a survey of Adherents, an ad hoc group of experts, and several workshops
to explore the main challenges for privacy and personal data protection in an ever-evolving
digital environment. This report presents the review's findings, confirming the continued
importance and relevance of the Privacy Guidelines. However, it also highlights persistent
and emerging implementation challenges and provides recommendations for addressing
them.