Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
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Commitment to cooperate on safe and responsible AI in UK- South Korea science and technology agreement
Signed UK- South Korea science and technology agreement including a commitment to cooperate on safe and responsible AI
On 22 November 2023, the United Kingdom and South Korean governments signed a science and technology agreement, including a commitment to cooperate on safe and responsible artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement, part of the broader Accord betwe…
Cryptocurrency taxation in state budget for the financial year 2023 and multi-year budget for the three-year period 2023-2025 Bill
Implemented 2023 budget Bill including cryptocurrency taxation
On 1 January 2023, the State Budget Bill for the financial year 2023 and the multi-year budget for the three years 2023-2025, introducing changes to the Consolidated Income Tax Act, entered into force. The Bill defines crypto-assets and makes them s…
High Court ruling on data breach and damages providing guidance for "very modest degree of distress" under GDPR
Issued ruling on Driver v Crown Prosecution Service for data breach
On 10 October 2022, the High Court of England and Wales issued a judgement on “Driver v Crown Prosecution Service”. The claimant, a local politician in Lancashire County, sought damages not exceeding GBP 2000. The claim arises out of an email made p…
Hawaii Consumer Data Protection Act (SB 2428)
Rejected Consumer Data Protection Act (SB 2428)
On 5 May 2022, the Consumer Data Protection Act (SB 2428) was rejected as it did not advance before the end of the legislative season. The Bill would introduce requirements regarding personal data collection and processing and establish the consumer…
Cyber risk assessment for Estonia in light of the conflict in Ukraine
Information System Authority publishes second cyber risk assessment and recommendations in light of conflict in Ukraine
On 11 March 2022, the Information System Authority of Estonia published a second risk assessment and recommendations on cybersecurity following Ukraine's military invasion by Russia. The assessment concludes that the threat for Estonia is limited bu…
Washington: Data Privacy Act (SB 5062) (2022)
Rejection of Washington Data Privacy Act (SB 5062)
On 10 March 2022, the Washington Data Privacy Act (SB 5062) is rejected since it was not adopted before the end of the State's legislative session. The Bill would have provided Washington citizens with consumer personal data rights such as access, c…
Data governance information in Personal Data Protection Commission reports
Published Personal Data Protection Commission reports containing data governance information
Three reports about data protection practices are published by the Singaporean Personal Data Protection Commission, containing recommendations about the development of ICT systems and common types of data breaches.
Single Market – new complementary tool to strengthen competition enforcement
EC concludes consultation on competition tool for digital markets
The European Commission concludes its public consultation on a new tool to strengthen competition enforcement, including digital markets in its scope.