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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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14 events advancing 11 policy or regulatory changes:
adopted

Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium

Latest event Date: 2024-03-01 treaty adoption

Extension of the WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions at MC13

On 1 March 2024, the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) adopted a decision to continue the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce. The decision includes a specific focus on the development needs of developing and least-devel…

Implementer
WTO members
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Import tariff
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Digital Cooperation Organization Generative Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Latest event Date: 2024-01-31 declaration adoption

Announced Digital Cooperation Organization Generative Artificial Intelligence Initiative

On 31 January 2024, the Saudi Arabian Minister of Communications and Information Technology announced the launch of the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) initiative for all members of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). The initiative…

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BahrainBangladeshCyprusDjiboutiGambia Load more
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
adopted

UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information

Latest event Date: 2023-11-06 outline adoption

UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information

On 6 November 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) published guidelines for the governance of social media platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information. The report emphasis…

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AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngola Load more
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity N/A
adopted

IMF paper on Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets

Latest event Date: 2023-02-23 outline adoption

Published IMF paper on Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets

On 23 February 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a paper on "Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets" with the purpose of providing guidance to IMF members on key elements to develop a policy framework for crypto assets.…

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East Asia PacificEurope and Central AsiaLatin America and the CaribbeanMiddle East and North AfricaSouth Asia Load more
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Authorisation of goods or services
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
under deliberation

UNESCO Guidelines for Regulating Digital Platforms

Latest event Date: 2023-02-08 outline drafting

Published second draft UNESCO Guidelines for Regulating Digital Platforms including content moderation

On 8 February 2023, UNESCO published the second draft of the “Guidelines for regulating digital platforms: A multistakeholder approach to safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information” to be reviewed in the UNESCO Internet for Trust G…

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AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAnguilla Load more
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: app stores, search service provider, platform intermediary: other
under deliberation

Data localisation requirement in Data Protection Act

Latest event Date: 2022-07-16 law drafting

Released Draft Data Protection Act 2022 including data localisation requirement

On 16 July 2022, the Bangladesh Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) released the draft Data Protection Act 2022. The draft specifies that sensitive personal data and data generated by users have to be stored in the country.

Implementer
Bangladesh
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data localisation requirement
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

Data Protection Authority Governane Regulation in Data Protection Act

Latest event Date: 2022-07-16 law drafting

Released Draft Data Protection Act 2022 establishing data protection authority

On 16 July 2022, the Bangladesh Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) released a draft Data Protection Act (2022). In particular, the draft would allow for the creation of a Data Protection Office under the oversight of the Di…

Implementer
Bangladesh
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection authority governance
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

Cross-Border Data Transfer Regulation in Data Protection Act

Latest event Date: 2022-07-16 law drafting

Released Draft Data Protection Act 2022 including cross-border data transfer regulation

On 16 July 2022, the Bangladesh Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) released the draft Data Protection Act 2022. The draft outlines requirements for the cross-border transfer of personal data. In particular, the draft speci…

Implementer
Bangladesh
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

Data Protection Regulation in Data Protection Act

Latest event Date: 2022-07-16 law drafting

ICT releases draft law including Data Protection standards

On 16 July 2022, the Bangladesh Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) released the draft of the Data Protection Act 2022. The draft outlines requirements regarding data collection, processing and user privacy standards. Firstl…

Implementer
Bangladesh
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
processing consultation

Draft Regulation on Digital, Social Media, and OTT Platforms

Latest event Date: 2022-02-18 order consultation closed

Closed consultation on Draft Regulation on Digital, Social Media, and OTT Platforms

On 18 February 2022, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) closed the consultation on its draft regulation for "Digital, Social Media, and OTT Platforms". The draft outlines duties of intermediaries, such as a maximum user da…

Implementer
Bangladesh
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting, cross-cutting
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