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.
45 events advancing 19 policy or regulatory changes:
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Testing requirement in Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Finalised Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention including testing requirement
On 15 March 2024, the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) of the Council of Europe finalised the 'Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention', which includes testing requirements. The document ai…
Design requirement in Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Finalised Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention including design requirement
On 15 March 2024, the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) of the Council of Europe finalised the 'Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention', including design requirements. The document aims to …
Robocall Enforcement Partnership between FCC and Georgia's Office of the Attorney General
Adopted Robocall Enforcement Partnership between FCC and Georgia's Office of the Attorney General
On 11 March 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a formal partnership with Georgia's Office of the Attorney General (Georgia AG) to protect consumers against robocall scams. This partnership is part of a series of Memoranda o…
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…
Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act (SB 473)
Passed Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act (SB 473)
On 27 February 2024, the Senate passed the Georgia Consumer Privacy Act. The Act aims to enhance the protection of consumers' personal data in Georgia and defines terms, regulates applicability, and provides exemptions for certain entities, data, an…
Lawsuit on law requiring access to encrypted messages by authorities (Podchasov v Russia)
Issued ECtHR ruling in lawsuit against the law requiring access to encrypted messages by authorities (Podchasov v Russia)
On 13 February 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued a ruling in the case of Podchasov v Russia (33696/19), which concerned a statutory requirement in Russia for internet communication organisers to store communication data for a l…
Data Protection Authority inquiry into protection of personal data of minors
Adopted Data Protection Authority report on the protection of personal data of minors
On 30 January 2024, the Data Protection Authority adopted a report on the protection of minors' personal data to outline the international standards for the rights of minors in a digital environment that should be adopted in national legislation. It…
UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information
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…
OECD/G20 Two-Pillar-Approach regarding the Taxation of the Digital Economy
Published OECD Multilateral Convention to Implement Amount A of Pillar One (MLC)
On 11 October 2023, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework adopted the Multilateral Convention to Implement Amount A of Pillar One (MLC). The MLC reflects the existing consensus of the members of the Inclusive Framework, which is aimed at addressing tax c…
PDPS investigation into Yandex.Go App regarding possible unlawful personal data processing
Announced PDPS investigation into Yandex.Go App regarding possible unlawful personal data processings
On 9 August 2023, the Georgian Personal Data Protection Service (PDPS) announced the opening of an investigation into the Yandex.Go App to examine the lawfulness of processing personal data through the application. The PDPS noted the significant pub…