On 11 April 2024, the United States of America and the Republic of Uruguay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on select critical and emerging technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence develop…
On 11 April 2024, the United States and Uruguay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Critical and Emerging Technologies. This agreement, aims to foster cooperation in areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data flows, clean …
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…
On 21 December 2023, the UN Secretary-General's AI Advisory Body published the Interim Report Governing AI for Humanity. The report proposes a global governance framework for AI development, focusing on inclusivity, public interest, data governance,…
On 7 December 2023, the Ministers from the MERCOSUR Member States, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay and the Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs signed the MERCOSUR - Singapore Free Trade Agreement. The e-commerce provisions prioritise acce…
On 21 November 2023, the Regulatory and Personal Data Control Unit of Uruguay (URCDP) adopted Resolution N° 63/023. The URCDP hereby updated a resolution on countries and organisations considered adequate for international data transfers, and includ…
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…
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…
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…
On 7 September 2023, Switzerland ratified the amending Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Data (CETS 223). The CETS 223 is a globally recognised and legally binding agreement aimed …