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.
31 events advancing 25 policy or regulatory changes:
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China-African Union cooperation on Artificial Intelligence
Adopted China-African Union Statement for Increased Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence
On 3 April 2024, China and the African Union adopted a joint statement to increase their cooperation in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) research and development. The statement was adopted at the China-Africa Internet Development and Coopera…
BIS disclosure framework and capital standard for banks' cryptoasset exposures
Closed consultation on amendments to the cryptoasset standard
On 28 March 2024, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision closed its public consultation on the proposed amendments to the cryptoasset standard. The objective of this consultation is to refine the prudential treatment of banks' exposures to crypt…
UN Artificial Intelligence Resolution
Adopted UN Artificial Intelligence Resolution
On 21 March 2024, the United Nations (UN) adopted a resolution concerning Artificial Intelligence (AI). The resolution aims to promote safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems to accelerate progress towards the full realisation of the 2030 Agenda fo…
International agreement including commitment to work collectively to counter the proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware
Issued Joint Declaration to Counter Commercial Spyware Proliferation and Misuse
On 18 March 2024, a Joint Statement was issued regarding the proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware following the third Summit of Democracy. The Statement notes that commercial spyware has been used by both authoritarian regimes and democrac…
Protocol to Agreement Establishing African Continental Free Trade Area on Digital Trade
Assembly of Heads of State and Government of African Union adopted the Protocol to Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area on Digital Trade
On 18 February 2024, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union adopted the Protocol to the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area on Digital Trade. It aims to establish harmonised rules and common pri…
Pall Mall Process on Tackling the Proliferation and Irresponsible Use of Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities
Published Declaration on Pall Mall Process on Tackling the Proliferation and Irresponsible Use of Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities
On 6 February 2024, a collaborative statement involving multiple countries and endorsed by technological companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta was released. This joint declaration underscored the imperative for enhanced measures to address t…
Amendments to Article 32 of the Supplementary Finance Law for 2010 (Ordinance No. 10-01) in Finance Law for the year 2024 (Law No. 23-22)
Finance Law for the year 2024 (Law No. 23-22) amending Article 32 of the Supplementary Finance Law for 2010 (Ordinance No. 10-01) entered into force
On 1 January 2024, the Finance Law for the year 2024 (Law No. 23-22) entered into force, amending Article 32 of the 2010 Supplementary Finance Law (Ordinance No. 10-01). Article 70 of the new law expands the VAT exemption framework to include fixed …
VAT exemptions for certain internet access and web hosting services in Law No. 23-22
Implemented Article 70 of Law No. 23-22 relating to the finance law for 2024 including VAT exemptions for certain internet access and web hosting services
On 31 December 2023, Article 70 of Law No. 23-22 relating to the finance law for 2024 entered into force. Article 70 amended Article 32 of Ordinance No. 10-01, relating to the supplementary finance law for 2010, which originally provided tax exempti…
African Union Interoperability Framework for Digital ID
African Union adopted Interoperability Framework for Digital ID
On 11 December 2023, the African Union adopted the AU Interoperability Framework for Digital ID, outlining a continental approach supporting interoperable and inclusive digital identity systems for secure access to services across member states. The…
Ownership rules in Law No. 23-20 on the Audiovisual Activity
Law No. 23-20 on the Audiovisual Activity including ownership rules entered into force
On 2 December 2023, Law No. 23-20 on the Audiovisual Activity entered into force. Article 85 established a 12-month transitional period from the law's publication date (2 December 2023), during which existing audiovisual and online communication ser…