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.
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ACMA investigation into online gambling services' compliance with the Interactive Gambling Act
Published ACMA findings following investigation into online gambling services' compliance with Interactive Gambling Act
On 18 April 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) concluded its investigation into illegal online gambling services that were operational around the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup period. The investigation reviewed 200 offshore…
Australia Implementation of OECD Pillar 2 (Minimum Tax Rate)
Closed consultation on the primary legislation to implement the OECD's Pillar Two (Minimum Tax Rate)
On 16 April 2024, the Australian Treasury closed the consultation on the primary legislation to implement the OECD's Pillar Two global Minimum Tax Rate. The legislation is aligned with the OECD's Pillar Two framework. The legislative proposal aims t…
NSA guide on Deploying AI Systems Securely
Adopted NSA guide on Deploying AI Systems Securely
On 15 April 2024, the National Security Agency (NSA) published a guide on Deploying AI Systems Securely. It encompasses a set of best practices aimed at improving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AI systems. These include collabo…
ASIC Public Lawsuit regarding Digital Currency Assets of Blockchain Mining Companies
Announced ASIC Public Lawsuit regarding Digital Currency Assets of Blockchain Mining Companies
On 12 April 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the initiation of civil proceedings against blockchain mining companies NGS Crypto Pty Ltd, NGS Digital Pty Ltd, and NGS Group Ltd, along with their sole directo…
OPC Accession to Global Cooperation Agreements for Privacy Enforcement (CAPE)
Announced OPC Accession to Global Cooperation Agreements for Privacy Enforcement (CAPE)
On 9 April 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) officially joined the Global Cooperation Agreements for Privacy Enforcement (Global CAPE). This is required as part of Canada's Membership in the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rul…
Privacy Reforms to Combat Doxxing
Closed consultation on Civil Law Reforms to Combat Doxxing
On 28 March 2024, the Attorney General's Department closed its public consultation on privacy reforms to combat doxxing. Doxxing is the term used to describe the intentional online exposure of an individual’s identity, private information or persona…
ICN Agreement to Strengthening Competition Authority Coordination in Digital Markets
Adopted ICN Agreement to Strengthening Competition Authority Coordination in Digital Markets
On 26 March 2024, the International Competition Network (ICN), which is comprised of competition authorities from Australia, Austria, Canada, Brazil, the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, N…
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…
eSafety Commissioner investigation into X on measures implemented to address terror and violent extremism content
eSafety Commissioner issued notice to X requiring report of measures addressing terror and violent extremism content
On 19 March 2024, the Australian eSafety Commissioner issued legal notice to X (formerly Twitter) requiring a report on measures implemented to protect Australians from terrorist and violent extremist material and activity. The notice requires X to …