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.
13 events advancing 9 policy or regulatory changes:
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Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium
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…
Operational licence requirement in Bill on Virtual Asset Management
Introduced Bill on Virtual Asset Management including operational licence requirement
On 25 October 2023, the Bill on Virtual Asset Management was introduced into the Legislative Yuan of Taiwan. The Bill would require entities aiming to establish a virtual asset business to ensure that their personnel do not have criminal convictions…
Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum
Announced GCBPR establishment of Global Cooperation Arrangement for Privacy Enforcement (CAPE)
On 16 October 2023, the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (GCBPR) Forum announced the establishment of the Global Cooperation Arrangement for Privacy Enforcement (CAPE), a multinational initiative allowing Privacy Enforcement Authorities (PEAs) worl…
Guiding Principles for the Management of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP)
Adopted Guiding Principles for the Management of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP)
On 26 September 2023, the Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) adopted its Guiding Principles for the Management of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP). These Principles are part of the FSC’s efforts to oversee virtual asset platforms wi…
IMF paper on Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets
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.…
Administrative Measures for the Security Maintenance of Personal Data Files in the Dating Service Industry
Adopted Administrative Measures for the Security Maintenance of Personal Data Files in the Dating Service Industry establishing data protection regulation
On 30 August 2022, the Taiwanese Ministry of Interior issued Administrative Measures for the Security Maintenance of Personal Data Files in the Dating Service Industry including dating websites or mobile applications. Companies affected are defined …
Declaration for the Future of the Internet
Signed Declaration for the Future of the Internet
On 28 April 2022, 61 countries signed the Declaration for the Future of the Internet. The non-binding declaration includes a commitment to advance a global Internet, including the principles of protecting freedoms, ensuring privacy, delivering inclu…
Taiwan Fair Trade Commission White Paper on Competition Policy in the Digital Economy
Closed consultation on White Paper on Competition Policy in the Digital Economy
On 31 March 2022, the consultation on the White Paper on Competition Policy in the Digital Economy by the Fair Trade Commission of Taiwan closed. The White Paper explores the challenges in adapting conventional market assessments to the digital econ…
Amendment to the Patent Examination Guidelines for Computer Software-Related Inventions
Amendment to the Patent Examination Guidelines to increase Protection for Computer Software-related Inventions
The new Taiwan Patent Examination Guidelines are put into effect on July 1, 2021. The stated goal is to improve the protection of the computer software-related inventions. This will allegedly be achieved through clear guidelines for the patenting of…