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.
14 events advancing 8 policy or regulatory changes:
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Testing requirement in Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Adopted Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention including testing requirement
On 17 May 2024, the Council of Europe adopted the "Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention", which includes testing requirements. The framework convention aims to ensure that the principles and oblig…
Design requirement in Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Adopted Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention including design requirement
On 17 May 2024, the Council of Europe adopted the “Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention”, including design requirements. The framework convention aims to ensure that the principles and obligation…
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…
Lawsuit on law requiring access to encrypted messages by authorities (Podchasov v Russia)
Issued ECtHR ruling in lawsuit against the law requiring access to encrypted messages by authorities (Podchasov v Russia)
On 13 February 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued a ruling in the case of Podchasov v Russia (33696/19), which concerned a statutory requirement in Russia for internet communication organisers to store communication data for a l…
Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence systems in journalism
Adopted Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence systems in journalism, including AI provider responsibilities
On 30 November 2023, the Council of Europe Intergovernmental Steering Committee on Media and The Information Society (CDMSI) adopted the Guidelines on the responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)systems in journalism, outlining the…
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…