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.
24 events advancing 20 policy or regulatory changes:
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FCC Voluntary Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices
Closed consultation on Voluntary Cybersecurity Labeling Program for IoT Products
On 24 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) closed the public consultation on the voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products. The program aims to assist consumers in making safer purchas…
Privacy by Design Certification for Technological Consumer Goods Pilot Programme
Adopted Privacy by Design Certification for Home Security Cameras under pilot programme
On 21 April 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) granted the first certification under a Privacy by Design pilot certification program to a home security camera system develope…
Automated Vehicles Bill
Closed Call for Evidence on Automated Vehicles Bill
On 18 April 2024, the call for evidence on the Automated Vehicles Bill closed when the report deadline of the UK House of Commons Public Bill Committee's report was reached. The Bill aims to establish a framework to enable the deployment of self-dri…
Policy for the Establishment of a Security Conformity Assessment System for IoT Products
Closed consultation on draft security conformity assessment system for IoT products
On 15 April 2024, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) closed the consultation on the draft policy for the establishment of a security conformity assessment system for IoT products. The objective of the proposed system is to evaluate a…
US-Uruguay Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Critical and Emerging Technologies
Signed US-Uruguay Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Critical and Emerging Technologies
On 11 April 2024, the United States of America and the Republic of Uruguay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on select critical and emerging technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence develop…
Revised Standard Conditions and Management Implementation Measures of the Industrial Robot Industry (2024 Edition)
Closed consultation on MIIT draft industrial robot industry specification conditions
On 10 April 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) closed the public consultation on the draft industrial robot industry specification conditions. The draft aims to standardise the management of the industrial robot industr…
Federal Telecommunications Institute investigation into manufacturers's compliance with code for cybersecurity of the Internet of Things
Issued Federal Telecommunications Institute findings following investigation into manufacturers's compliance with code for cybersecurity of the Internet of Things
On 9 April 2024, the Mexican Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) closed its investigation into the cybersecurity of Internet of Things (IoT) devices marketed in Mexico. This comprehensive analysis targeted 348 manufacturers or brands, assessi…
Order Amending SME IFR and AC/S IFR and Imposing Additional Export Controls on Certain Advanced Computing Items
Implemented Order Amending SME IFR and AC/S IFR and Imposing Additional Export Controls on Certain Advanced Computing Items
On 4 April 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce's order amending export controls entered into force. In particular, the order amends the Export Controls on Semiconductor Manufacturing Items (SME IFR) and Implementa…
Parental control applications in electronic communication devices in Decree-law n.123 on safety of minors in the digital environment
Implemented Decree-law n.123 including obligation for electronic service providers to inform customers about parental control application availability
On 30 March 2024, the obligation for electronic service providers to inform customers about parental control application availability under Decree-law n.123 on the safety of minors in the digital environment entered into force. The decree mandates e…
PIPC investigation into Digital Daesung and Hicon Corp. over alleged non-compliance with Personal Information Protection Act
Issued PIPC fines to Digital Daesung and Hicon Corp. for breaching Personal Information Protection Act
On 27 March 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) in the Republic of Korea conducted an investigation. Digital Dae Sung and Hicon Corp. were fined a total of KRW 893 million and penalised KRW 13.5 million for breaching the Pers…