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.
29 events advancing 23 policy or regulatory changes:
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OECD-UN enhanced collaboration on Artificial Intelligence
Announced OECD-UN enhanced collaboration on Artificial Intelligence
On 22 September 2024, the OECD and UN have announced their enhanced collaboration on global Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, as revealed during a meeting at the UN's Summit of the Future in New York. Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen, OECD Deputy Se…
Pact for the Future, Global Digital Compact, and Declaration on Future Generations
Adopted Pact for the Future, Global Digital Compact, and Declaration on Future Generations
On 22 September 2024, the United Nations adopted the Pact for the Future, Global Digital Compact, and Declaration on Future Generations. The Compact is an initiative which aims to foster enhanced digital cooperation across nations. The Compact focus…
UNESCO Regulatory Approaches for AI
Closed consultation on UNESCO policy paper on regulatory approaches for AI
On 19 September 2024, UNESCO closed its consultation on the “Consultation Paper on AI Regulation: Emerging Approaches Across the World”. In particular, the paper aims to contribute to the global discussion about whether and how to regulate the devel…
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…