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.
207 events advancing 123 policy or regulatory changes:
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ASEAN Responsible AI Roadmap 2025-2030
ASEAN Responsible AI Roadmap 2025-2030 was adopted
On 5 March 2025, the ASEAN Roadmap on Responsible AI 2025-2030 was adopted. The roadmap aims to guide ASEAN policymakers and stakeholders in fostering an environment conducive to the responsible development and deployment of AI within the member sta…
Association of Southeast Asian Nations joint statement on cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence in defence sector
Association of Southeast Asian Nations adopted joint statement on cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence in defence sector
On 26 February 2025, the Defence Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adopted the joint statement on cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the defence sector. The statement affirms commitment to resp…
Personal Data Protection Commissioner guidelines on personal data breach notification
Personal Data Protection Commissioner guidelines on personal data breach notification
On 25 February 2025, the Personal Data Protection Commissioner of Malaysia adopted guidelines on personal data breach notification. This document outlines the requirements and procedures for notifying the Commissioner and affected data subjects in t…
Personal Data Protection Commissioner guidelines for appointment of data protection officers
Personal Data Protection Commissioner released guidelines for appointment of data protection officers
On 25 February 2025, the Personal Data Protection Commissioner of Malaysia released Guidelines for the Appointment of Data Protection Officers (DPOs). The guidelines outline the requirements, roles, and responsibilities that data controllers and pro…
Establishment of National Data Sharing Committee in Data Sharing Act of 2025
Data Sharing Act of 2025 (Act 864) including the establishment of National Data Sharing Committee enters into force
On 20 February 2025, the Data Sharing Act of 2025 (Act 864) entered into force. The Act stipulates the sharing of data between public sector agencies, while outlining privacy and security requirements. It establishes the National Data Sharing Commit…
Cyber Security (Exemption) Order 2025
Cyber Security (Exemption) Order entered into force
On 1 February 2025, the Cyber Security (Exemption) Order 2025 came into effect. This order, issued under Section 61 of the Cyber Security Act 2024, grants full exemption from compliance with the Act’s obligations to technology firms, including Amazo…
Policy recommendations for artificial intelligence governing authorities in Expanded ASEAN Guide of AI Governance and Ethics
Digital Ministers adopted Expanded Guide of AI Governance and Ethics including policy recommendations for artificial intelligence governing authorities
On 17 January 2025, during the 5th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Digital Ministers adopted the Expanded Guide on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Ethics. This guide builds on the 2024 ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and…
Guide on Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Ibero-American Data Protection Network model contractual clauses
Digital Ministers adopted guide on Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Ibero-American Data Protection Network model contractual clauses
On 17 January 2025, during the 5th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Digital Ministers adopted the joint mapping guide on the ASEAN model contractual clauses (MCCs) and Ibero-American Data Protection Network (RIPD) MCCs. The guide …
Association of Southeast Asian Nations guide on data anonymisation
Association of Southeast Asian Nations published guide on data anonymisation
On 17 January 2025, during the 5th Association of South East-Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting, the Digital Ministers adopted the guide on data anonymisation. The guide is addressed to policymakers, regulators, and industry organisations and provides in…
MCMC code of conduct for internet messaging and social media service providers
Implemented MCMC code of conduct for internet messaging and social media service providers
On 1 January 2025, the Code of Conduct (Best Practices) for Internet Messaging and Social Media Service Providers came into effect. The code of conduct aims to create a safe online environment for Malaysians, particularly children and vulnerable gro…