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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TC260 standard security requirements for cryptographic modules
National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on standard security requirements for cryptographic modules
On 10 February 2026, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) closes a consultation on its consultation on its standard on security requirements for cryptographic modules. The standard sets out security requireme…
TC260 standard security technical requirements for application of sensing terminals in Internet of Things
National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on standard on security technical requirements for application of sensing terminals in Internet of Things
On 10 February 2026, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) closes a consultation on its standard on security technical requirements for application of sensing terminals in Internet of Things (IoT). The standar…
National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee Public Key Infrastructure Component Minimum Interoperability Specifications (GB/T 19771-2025)
National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee Public Key Infrastructure Component Minimum Interoperability Specifications (GB/T 19771-2025) enters into force
On 1 February 2026, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) Public Key Infrastructure Component Minimum Interoperability Specifications (GB/T 19771-2025) enters into force. It fully replaces the earlier GB/T 197…
EU-Vietnam joint statement on upgrading relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
European Union and Vietnam adopted joint statement on upgrading relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
On 29 January 2026, the European Union (EU) and Vietnam adopted a joint statement upgrading relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership including cybersecurity commitments. Through the joint statement, the parties affirmed the existing agreemen…
Prohibited Technologies List for state employees and devices
Governor of Texas updated Prohibited Technologies List for state employees and devices
On 26 January 2026, the Governor of Texas updated the Prohibited Technologies List for state employees and devices to include certain hardware and software associated with the People's Republic of China. Following a threat assessment by the Texas Cy…
Cybersecurity regulation in Decree No. 1667 on approval of Rules for centralised management of public communications network
Government adopted Decree No. 1667 on approval of Rules for centralised management of public communications network including cybersecurity regulation
On 27 October 2025, the Government adopted Decree No. 1667 on approval of the Rules for centralised management of the public communications network, establishing cybersecurity regulation for network management. The Rules define threats to the securi…
Government access to data in Decree No. 1667 on approval of Rules for centralised management of public communications network
Government adopted Decree No. 1667 on approval of Rules for centralised management of public communications network including government access to data
On 27 October 2025, the Government adopted Decree No. 1667 on approval of the Rules for centralised management of the public communications network, granting state authorities operational access for network management. The Rules authorise the Federa…
Organisational requirements in Decree No. 1667 on approval of Rules for centralised management of public communications network
Government adopted Decree No. 1667 on approval of Rules for centralised management of public communications network including organisational requirements
On 27 October 2025, the Government adopted Decree No. 1667 on approval of the Rules for centralised management of the public communications network, establishing mandatory participation conditions for designated entities. The Rules require operators…
Extended Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
eSafety Commissioner registered Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material)
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code applies to hardware intended for Australian end-users and establishes obligations fo…