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.
26 events advancing 21 policy or regulatory changes:
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United Nations cybercrime convention
Reached agreement on draft United Nations convention against cybercrime
On 9 August 2024, the United Nations (UN) Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) announced that the Member States had finalised the draft cybercrime convention, aiming to strengthen international cooperation in combating cybercrime. The convention will b…
Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Adopted Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy
On 17 June 2024, the African Union adopted the Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy aimed at accelerating Africa’s digital transformation. Endorsed during a virtual session, the strategy aims to harness artificial intelligence's potential wh…
African Union Development Agency AI and Future of Work in Africa White Paper
African Union Development Agency adopted White Paper for AI and Future of Work in Africa
On 4 June 2024, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) adopted the White Paper on AI and the Future of Work in Africa. This initiative aims to coordinate AI practices across the continent, ensuring ethical standards and aligning technolog…
Data localisation requirement in Law No. 23-19 on the written press and electronic press
Law No. 23-19 on the written press and electronic press including data localisation requirement entered into force
On 3 June 2024, Law No. 23-19 on the written press and electronic press entered into force. As per Article 79, periodical publications and electronic press entities were obligated to fully comply with the law's provisions within six months of its pu…
Business registration requirement in Law No. 23-19 on the written press and electronic press
Law No. 23-19 on the written press and electronic press including business registration requirement entered into force
On 3 June 2024, Law No. 23-19 on the written press and electronic press entered into force. As per Article 79, periodical publications and electronic press entities were obligated to fully comply with the law's provisions within six months of its pu…
Content moderation regulation in Law No. 23-19 on the written press and electronic press
Law No. 23-19 on the written press and electronic press including content moderation regulation entered into force
On 3 June 2024, Law No. 23-19 on the written press and electronic press entered into force. As per Article 79, periodical publications and electronic press entities were obligated to fully comply with the law's provisions within six months of its pu…
African Union Child Online Safety and Empowerment Policy
African Union Executive Council adopted Framework for Child Online Safety
On 21 May 2024, the African Union Executive Council adopted the Child Online Safety and Empowerment Policy. This framework establishes a set of guidelines designed to ensure the protection of children's rights within the digital sphere throughout th…
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…