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.
1531 events advancing 1020 policy or regulatory changes:
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CAC Guidelines for the Submission of Standard Contracts for the Transmission of Personal Data
Adopted CAC Guidelines for the Submission of Standard Contracts for the Transmission of Personal Data
On 22 March 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) adopted the Guidelines for the Submission of Standard Contracts for the Transmission of Personal Data. The guidelines provide a structured process for organisations to standardise and fi…
CAC Guidelines for the Declaration of Security Assessment of Data Transmission
Adopted CAC Guidelines for the Declaration of Security Assessment of Data Transmission
On 22 March 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) adopted the Guidelines for the Declaration of Security Assessment of Data Transmission. The guidelines aim to clarify responsibilities outlined in the Measures for Security Assessment of…
CAC Regulations on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows
Adopted CAC Regulations on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows
On 22 March 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) adopted Regulations on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows, outlining the mechanisms that have to be used for the transfer of data to other jurisdictions. Under the adopted…
National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act (Bill C-34) including data sharing rules
Adopted National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act
On 22 March 2024, the Canadian Senate adopted a Bill amending the Investment Canada Act (ICA), known as the National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act (Bill C-34), specifically to amend national security provisions. The Bill includes …
Presidential Order on Accession to Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
Implemented Presidential Order for Accession to Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
On 21 March 2024, Presidential Order No 020/01 was published in the Official Gazette of Rwanda, approving the accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, established on 21 November 2001, and its Additional Protocol on the criminalisation of …
Cyber Security Agency advisory on detecting and responding to deepfake scams
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…
European Commission investigation into DWS, Galaxy and Flow Traders joint venture
Closed European Commission investigation into DWS, Galaxy and Flow Traders joint venture
On 21 March 2024, the European Commission closed its investigation into the DWS Group GmbH and Co. KGaA of Germany (DWS), Galaxy Digital Labs LLC (Galaxy), and Flow Traders Holding LLC of the US (Flow Traders) proposed joint venture. The European Co…
MNR Administrative Measures for Providing Confidential Surveying and Mapping Results to Foreign Countries
Closed Consultation on MNR Draft Rules for Sharing Mapping Data with Foreign Entities
On 21 March 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) of China closed the consultation on the draft rules outlining the application process for sharing mapping data with foreign entities. The proposed rules, which aim to replace the existing reg…
Comparative Assessment of the DHS Harmonization of Cyber Incident Reporting to the Federal Government Report and the Rules on Incident Reporting in the EU NIS 2 Directive
Announced EU-US Initiative to Compare Cyber Incident Reporting Frameworks
On 20 March 2024, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the European Commission's Directorate General for Communications, Networks, Content, and Technology (DG CONNECT) announced an initiative to compare cyber incident reporting elements …
Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 7520)
Passed Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 7520)
On 20 March 2024, the Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 7520) was passed by the House of Representatives. The Act would prohibit data brokers from selling, licensing, renting, trading, transferring, disclosing or ma…