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.
58 events advancing 55 policy or regulatory changes:
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Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act (TAKE IT DOWN Act)
Notice-and-removal obligations for platforms under the TAKE IT DOWN Act (SB 146/Law No. 119-12) enter into force
On 19 May 2026, the one-year grace period under the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilising Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act (Public Law No: 119-12) will expire. The Act, which entered into force on 19 …
India-Netherlands strategic partnership framework on emerging technologies
India and Netherlands adopted strategic partnership framework on emerging technologies
On 16 May 2026, India and the Netherlands adopted the India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership Framework (2026-2030), elevating the bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership. The Framework is directed at expanding cooperation across 9 chapter…
Office of Communications investigation into X over alleged failure to protect users and children from illegal and harmful content
Office of Communications accepted X's public commitments on illegal hate and terror content
On 15 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) accepted a set of commitments from X relating to the handling of illegal hate and terrorist content affecting UK users. X committed to reviewing and assessing UK-reported suspected illegal terrori…
Rules regarding deployment of AI and emerging technologies in Internet Code of Practice 2025
Internet Code of Practice including rules regarding deployment of AI and emerging technologies, enters into force with grace period
On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including rules regarding the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, enters into force with a grace period. The Code requires Internet Access Service Providers to notify t…
Measures regarding employment decisions in Act concerning the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions (SB 26-189)
Colorado Governor signed Act concerning the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions (SB 26-189) including measures regarding employment decisions
On 14 May 2026, the Governor of the State of Colorado signed the Act concerning the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions (SB 26-189). The Act defines covered domain to include education enrolment or education opport…
Review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive (2019/790/EU) and targeted initiative for copyright environment regarding creativity and innovation
European Commission opened call for evidence on review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive and targeted initiative for copyright environment
On 13 May 2026, the European Commission opened a call for evidence on the review of Directive 2019/790/EU on Copyright in the Digital Single Market and on a potential targeted legislative initiative for the cultural and creative sectors until 10 Jun…
Worker monitoring regulation in Act Concerning Online Safety (Public Act 26-15)
Governor signed Act Concerning Online Safety (Public Act 26-15) including including worker monitoring regulation
On 11 May 2026, the Governor of Connecticut signed Act Concerning Online Safety as Public Act 26-15. Sections 7 to 14 apply to developers and deployers of automated employment-related decision technology, defined as technology that processes persona…
AI consumer transparency and minor user protection regulation in Act Concerning Online Safety (Public Act 26-15)
Governor signed Act Concerning Online Safety (Public Act 26-15) including AI consumer transparency and minor user protection regulation
On 11 May 2026, the Governor of Connecticut signed the Act Concerning Online Safety as Public Act 26-15. Section 1 applies to subscription-based providers of artificial intelligence technology and prohibits such providers from entering into or renew…
AI system design and risk-management regulation in Act Concerning Online Safety (Public Act 26-15)
Governor signed Act Concerning Online Safety (Public Act 26-15) including AI system design and risk-management regulation
On 11 May 2026, the Governor of Connecticut signed Act Concerning Online Safety as Public Act 26-15. The Act establishes design and risk-management obligations across three categories of artificial intelligence systems. Section 2 applies to frontier…
Decision on promulgating list of strategic technologies and list of strategic technology products (No. 21/2026/QD-TTg)
Prime Minister signed decision on promulgating list of strategic technologies and list of strategic technology products
On 30 April 2026, the Prime Minister of Vietnam issued the decision on promulgating the list of strategic technologies and the list of strategic technology products across ten designated technology areas, including digital technology such as artific…