The Working Party on Information Security and Privacy is a subordinate body to the Committee for Information, Computer and Communications Policy (ICCP).

The terms of reference of the Working Party on Information Security give this body responsibility:

1. To exchange experience among Member countries related to security of information and communications systems, and protection of personal data and privacy in the Global information infrastructure (GII)/Global information society (GIS), benefiting from the unique membership of the Organisation;
2. To monitor and analyse developments and trends in security of information and communications systems, and protection of personal data and privacy, in Member and non-Member countries, particularly in those areas which might benefit from more common understanding of various approaches;
3. To develop and propose policy options for security of information and communications systems, and protection of personal data and privacy, particularly in areas in which there is an increased need for international co-operation.
4. To promote the objectives of the relevant OECD Recommendations and Declarations.