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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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108 events advancing 87 policy or regulatory changes:
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Registration requirement in Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code (SB No. 2528)

Latest event Date: 2024-10-18 law in force with grace period

Entry into force with grace period of Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code including registration requirement (SB No. 2528)

On 18 October 2024, the Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code, including registration requirements for digital services (SB No. 2528), entered into force. The Bill mandates non-resident digital services provider…

Implementer
Philippines
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Business registration requirement
Economic activity online advertising provider, digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, search service provider, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
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VAT on digital services in Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code (SB No. 2528)

Latest event Date: 2024-10-18 law in force with grace period

Entry into force with grace period of Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code including 12% VAT on digital services (SB No. 2528)

On 18 October 2024, the Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code, including 12% VAT on digital services (SB No. 2528), enters into force. The Bill mandates nonresident digital services providers (DSP) to register f…

Implementer
Philippines
Policy area Taxation
Policy or regulatory element Indirect taxes
Economic activity online advertising provider, digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, search service provider, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
adopted

DFS guide on cybersecurity risks arising from artificial intelligence and strategies to combat related risks

Latest event Date: 2024-10-16 outline adoption

Adopted DFS guide on cybersecurity risks arising from artificial intelligence and strategies to combat related risks

On 16 October 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) published a guideline on the cybersecurity risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). The guideline clarifies how existing frameworks under the Cybersecurity Regu…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), ML and AI development
processing consultation

SEC amendments to advertising guidelines related to risk warnings for investments in digital tokens

Latest event Date: 2024-10-16 order consultation closed

Closed consultation on SEC amendments to advertising guidelines related to risk warnings for investments in digital tokens

On 16 October 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closes its public consultation on the proposed revisions to advertising guidelines for digital token offering service providers (ICO portals) and issuers (ICO issuers). In particular, …

Implementer
Thailand
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
processing consultation

ESMA Guidelines on Classification of Crypto-Assets under Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)

Latest event Date: 2024-10-12 order consultation closed

Closed consultation on ESMA Guidelines for Classification of Crypto-Assets along with a standardised test

On 12 October 2024, the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, ESMA) closes its public consultation on the draft guidelines on templates for explanations and opinions and a standardised test for classifying crypto-assets under Article 97(1) o…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
concluded

Authority for Consumers and Markets investigation into Rabobank over access restrictions for payment institutions

Latest event Date: 2024-10-11 investigation closure

Announced statement on Rabobank removing its restrictions for payment institutions after discussions with ACM

On 11 October 2024, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) announced, that Rabobank has removed restrictions on payment institutions' access to its services after discussions with the ACM. In particular, payment institutions, whic…

Implementer
Netherlands
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
under deliberation

SEC lawsuit against Cumberland DRW's alleged non-compliance with business registration obligation

Latest event Date: 2024-10-10 public lawsuit announcement

Filed SEC lawsuit against Cumberland DRW's alleged non-compliance with business registration obligation

On 10 October 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Cumberland DRW LLC, a Chicago-based company, for operating as an unregistered dealer in crypto assets worth over USD 2 billion, in violation of federal securities laws. Accordi…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Business registration requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
adopted

ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade on Data Governance

Latest event Date: 2024-10-10 treaty adoption

Adopted ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade

On 10 October 2024, the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Upgrade negotiations were concluded at the 27th ASEAN-China Summit. The upgrade, which commenced in 2022, represents the second such upgrade since the inception of the agreement in 2010…

Implementer
ASEAN-5
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity online advertising provider, digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, ML and AI development
in consultation

SEC amendments to criteria for mutual funds and private funds investing in digital assets

Latest event Date: 2024-10-09 order consultation opened

Opened consultation on SEC amendments to criteria for mutual funds and private funds investing in digital assets

On 9 October 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand opened a consultation to gather feedback on proposed amendments to the criteria for mutual funds and private funds investing in digital assets until of 8 November 2024. The …

Implementer
Thailand
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Prohibition of goods and services
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), infrastructure provider: other
processing consultation

Taxation (Annual Rates for 2024-25, Emergency Response, and Remedial Measures) Bill

Latest event Date: 2024-10-09 law consultation closed

Closed consultation on Taxation (Annual Rates for 2024–25, Emergency Response, and Remedial Measures) Bill

On 9 October 2024, the New Zealand Parliament closed a consultation on the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2024–25, Emergency Response, and Remedial Measures) Bill. The Bill would incorporate the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), developed by the …

Implementer
New Zealand
Policy area Taxation
Policy or regulatory element Direct taxes including Digital Service Taxes
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
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