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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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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…

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

ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Communications, Digital and Technology for 2024-2029

Latest event Date: 2024-02-02 declaration adoption

Announced ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Communications, Digital and Technology for 2024-2029

On 2 February 2024, the announcement was made regarding the results of the fourth ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting 2024. Notably, during the meeting, the ADGMIN and China jointly welcomed the ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperati…

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ASEAN
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Interoperability requirement
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Testing Requirements in ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics

Latest event Date: 2024-02-02 declaration adoption

Adopted ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics including Testing Requirements

On 2 February 2024, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) adopted the Guide on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Ethics, including testing requirements to be followed to ensure the developme…

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ASEAN
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Testing requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
adopted

Principles and Design Requirements in ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics

Latest event Date: 2024-02-02 declaration adoption

Adopted ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics including Principles and Design Requirements

On 2 February 2024, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) adopted the Guide on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Ethics, including design and principles to be followed to ensure the developm…

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

Guide on ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses and EU Standard Contractual Clauses

Latest event Date: 2024-02-02 declaration adoption

Issued Updated Joint Guide to ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses and EU Standard Contractual Clauses

On 2 February 2024, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers adopted the Joint Guide to ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses and EU Standard Contractual Clauses, including new information on the personal data transfer mechanis…

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

Initiative on International Trade and Economic Cooperation Framework for Digital Economy and Green Development

Latest event Date: 2023-10-18 declaration announcement

Announced Initiative on International Trade and Economic Cooperation Framework for Digital Economy and Green Development

On 18 October 2023, in the context of the Belt and Road Forum, China, together with 35 other countries, announced the Initiative on International Trade and Economic Cooperation Framework for Digital Economy and Green Development. The Initiative is b…

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AfghanistanArgentinaBelarusBrunei DarussalamCambodia Load more
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Border measure, nes
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

Beijing Initiative on the Belt and Road International Digital Economy Cooperation

Latest event Date: 2023-10-18 declaration announcement

Announced Beijing Initiative on the Belt and Road International Digital Economy Cooperation

On 18 October 2023, the Bejing Initiative on the Belt and Road International Digital Economy Cooperation was launched at the Third Belt and Road Forum. The initiative proposed by several states including China, Argentina, Cambodia, Comoros, Cuba, Et…

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ArgentinaCambodiaChinaComorosCuba Load more
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

ASEAN Digital Economic Framework Agreement

Latest event Date: 2023-09-03 treaty announcement

Announced ASEAN Digital Economic Framework Agreement

On 3 September 2023, ASEAN announced the launch of negotiations on a Digital Economic Framework Agreement (DEFA). According to the press release, the ASEAN DEFA is intended to facilitate cross-border digital trade by improving digital rules in key a…

Implementer
ASEAN
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
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)
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