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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

Association of African Election Authorites Digital and Social Media Guidelines

Latest event Date: 2024-02-27 outline adoption

Adopted Digital and Social Media Guidelines

On 27 February 2024, the Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) adopted guidelines for the responsible use of digital and social media in elections, emphasising accountability and the need to prevent disinformation. The guidelines encour…

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BeninBurkina FasoCameroonCape VerdeCentral African Republic Load more
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
adopted

Pall Mall Process on Tackling the Proliferation and Irresponsible Use of Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities

Latest event Date: 2024-02-06 declaration adoption

Published Declaration on Pall Mall Process on Tackling the Proliferation and Irresponsible Use of Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities

On 6 February 2024, a collaborative statement involving multiple countries and endorsed by technological companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta was released. This joint declaration underscored the imperative for enhanced measures to address t…

Implementer
African Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
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
under deliberation

International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) 2023 Declaration

Latest event Date: 2023-11-01 declaration announcement

Issued International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) 2023 Declaration

On 1 November 2023, the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) issued a joint statement following its third convening in 2023. The CRI consists of 50 members, including countries as well as international organisations such as INTERPOL. Du…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Bletchley Declaration on Artificial Intelligence

Latest event Date: 2023-11-01 declaration adoption

Adopted Bletchley Declaration on Artificial Intelligence

On 1 November 2023, 28 countries adopted the Bletchley Declaration on Artificial Intelligence in the context of the UK AI Safety Summit. The parties agreed on international cooperation to address AI risks arising from potential intentional misuse or…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Other operating conditions
Policy or regulatory element Performance monitoring requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
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
adopted

UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Latest event Date: 2021-11-24 declaration adoption

UNESCO adopts recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

The General Conference of UNESCO adopted the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence at its 41st session. This occurred two years after the resolution of the previous General Conference's session in November 2019 to develop this firs…

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AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngola Load more
Policy area Other operating conditions
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity cross-cutting, ML and AI development
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