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.
953 events advancing 584 policy or regulatory changes:
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Updated OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence
Adopted Updated OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence
On 3 May 2024, the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting updated the OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to adapt to the rapid advancements in AI technologies, particularly the emergence of general-purpose and generative AI. The Principles ai…
Dutch Data Protection Authority Guidance on Facial Recognition
Adopted Dutch Data Protection Authority guidance on facial recognition
On 2 May 2024, the Data Protection Authority (DPA) published guidance on the legal framework for facial recognition. The DPA states that facial recognition is generally prohibited, with a few exceptions. First, the GDPR does not apply to the use of …
PIPC Guidelines for Using Public Personal Information in AI Development and Services
Announced PIPC Guidelines for Using Public Personal Information in AI Development and Services
On 2 May 2024, the South Korean Personal Information Protection Committee (PIPC) announced that it was in the process of drawing up the Guidelines for Using Public Personal Information in AI Development and Services. The Guidelines aim to establish …
Japan-Denmark Memorandum of Cooperation on Safe AI
Announced Japan-Denmark Memorandum of Cooperation on safe, secure, and trustworthy AI
On 1 May 2024, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan and the Ministry of Digital Government and Gender Equality of the Kingdom of Denmark signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC). The agreement aims to increase cooperation in …
Bill amending the Information Technology Act (SB 131)
Implemented Bill amending the Information Technology Act (SB 131)
On 1 May 2024, the Bill amending the Information Technology Act (SB 131) entered into force. The Bill provides definitions for terms, such as artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence or synthetic audio and visual media and require…
EU-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation on digital identities and trust services to implement data free flow with trust
Signed EU-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation on digital identities and trust services to implement data free flow with trust
On 30 April 2024, the European Union and Japan adopted a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to enhance Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT). The MoC focuses on the implementation of reliable digital identities and trust services. The MoC aims to facilitate…
FTC Amendments to Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government
Closed consultation on FTC Proposed Amendments to Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government
On 30 April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closed its public consultation on its notice of proposed rulemaking on amendments to the Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government that would prohibit the impersonation of individuals. …
Department of Homeland Security inquiry into risks at intersection of Artificial Intelligence and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats
Issued DHS report on risks at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats
On 29 April 2024, the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a report on the risks at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and chemical, biological, radiological, and nucl…
Cybersecurity Regulation in Rule to Implement AI Executive Order for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Providers
Closed consultation on rule to implement the AI Executive Order including cybersecurity requirements for IaaS providers
On 29 April 2024, the Secretary of Commerce closed its consultation on the proposed rule to advance US National Security interests and implement the AI Executive Order and National Cybersecurity Strategy. The rule aims to prevent foreign malicious c…
User Identification Requirement in Rule to Implement AI Executive Order for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Providers
Closed consultation on rule to implement the AI Executive Order requiring user identification for IaaS providers
On 29 April 2024, the Secretary of Commerce of the United States closed its consultation on the proposed rule to implement the Executive Order requiring Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) providers to verify the identity of their foreign customers. …