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.
15 events advancing 10 policy or regulatory changes:
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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…
Ibero-American General Secretariat and Ibero-American Data Protection Network memorandum of understanding on data protection cooperation
Signed Ibero-American General Secretariat and Ibero-American Data Protection Network memorandum of understanding on data protection cooperation
On 15 July 2024, the Ibero-American Data Protection Network (RIPD), led by the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI), and the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB) signed a memorandum of …
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…
Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium
Extension of the WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions at MC13
On 1 March 2024, the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) adopted a decision to continue the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce. The decision includes a specific focus on the development needs of developing and least-devel…
UN Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence
Adopted Interim Report on AI Governance by UN AI Advisory Body
On 21 December 2023, the UN Secretary-General's AI Advisory Body published the Interim Report Governing AI for Humanity. The report proposes a global governance framework for AI development, focusing on inclusivity, public interest, data governance,…
UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information
UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information
On 6 November 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) published guidelines for the governance of social media platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information. The report emphasis…
Beijing Initiative on the Belt and Road International Digital Economy Cooperation
Announced Beijing Initiative on the Belt and Road International Digital Economy Cooperation
On 18 October 2023, the Bejing Initiative on the Belt and Road International Digital Economy Cooperation was launched at the Third Belt and Road Forum. The initiative proposed by several states including China, Argentina, Cambodia, Comoros, Cuba, Et…