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.

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251 events advancing 153 policy or regulatory changes:
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ICN Agreement to Strengthening Competition Authority Coordination in Digital Markets

Latest event Date: 2024-03-26 declaration adoption

Adopted ICN Agreement to Strengthening Competition Authority Coordination in Digital Markets

On 26 March 2024, the International Competition Network (ICN), which is comprised of competition authorities from Australia, Austria, Canada, Brazil, the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, N…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Competition authority governance
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Cyber Security Agency advisory on detecting and responding to deepfake scams

Latest event Date: 2024-03-21 outline adoption

Adopted Cyber Security Agency advisory on detecting and responding to deepfake scams

On 21 March 2024, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) published an advisory on detecting and responding to deepfake scams outlining detection and response measures for such type of content. The advisory addresses the use of Artificial Intel…

Implementer
Singapore
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
in force

PDPC investigation into Whiz Communications for allegedly breaching data protection obligations under PDPA

Latest event Date: 2024-03-21 investigation ruling

Issued PDPC ruling following investigation into Whiz Communications for breaching data protection obligations under PDPA

On 21 March 2024, the Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) ruled that Whiy Communications failed to adequately protect customers' personal data and imposed a financial penalty of SGD 9'000. The ruling follows an incident where the or…

Implementer
Singapore
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
adopted

Advisory Guidelines on the Use of Personal Data in AI Systems under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

Latest event Date: 2024-03-01 outline adoption

Adopted Advisory Guidelines on Use of Personal Data in AI Systems under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

On 1 March 2024, the Data Protection Authority in Singapore adopted the Advisory Guidelines on the Use of Personal Data in AI Recommendation and Decision Systems. The guidelines cover scenarios where organisations can use the business improvement an…

Implementer
Singapore
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity ML and AI development
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

Singapore-Malaysia Memorandum of Understanding to combat scams

Latest event Date: 2024-02-25 declaration signing

Signed Singapore-Malaysia Memorandum of Understanding to combat scams

On 25 February 2024, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The MoU …

Implementer
MalaysiaSingapore
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
under deliberation

Generative AI Evaluation Sandbox for Trusted AI

Latest event Date: 2024-02-07 outline announcement

Launched Generative AI Evaluation Sandbox for SMEs

On 7 February 2024, Enterprise Singapore and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) launched the Generative AI (GenAI) Sandbox for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative promotes global collaboration to evaluate trusted …

Implementer
Singapore
Policy area Other operating conditions
Policy or regulatory element Authorisation of goods or services
Economic activity ML and AI development
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

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…

Implementer
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…

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