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.
36 events advancing 24 policy or regulatory changes:
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JFTC inquiry into transactions between businesses providing specific software and app providers as part of implementation of Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act
Closed consultation on JFTC implementation of the Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act
On 8 September 2024, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) closes a public consultation on the implementation of the Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act. The consultation seeks to understand the current business transactions between softw…
Application of Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct for Organisations Developing Advanced AI Systems
Closed consultation on application of Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct for organisations developing advanced AI systems
On 6 September 2024, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development closes the public consultation on the application of Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct (Code of Conduct) for organisations developing advanced AI systems. …
Draft Rules to Partially Amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information
Opened consultation on Draft Rules to Partially Amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information
On 29 August 2024, the Japanese Government opened a public consultation on Draft Rules to Partially Amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, which remains open until the 27 September 2024. Specifically,…
Negotiations for UK Accession to Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Ratified UK’s Accession Protocol to the CPTPP
On 29 August 2024, the UK's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) was fully ratified following Peru's ratification. The CPTPP contains numerous provisions affecting the digital economy, includ…
Partial Amendment of Enforcement Rules of the Telecommunications Business Act regarding fee calculation and IP networks
Opened consultation on Partial Amendment of the Telecommunications Business Act Enforcement Regulations regarding connection fee calculation
On 24 August 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications opened a period for public feedback on the proposed Partial Amendment of the Telecommunications Business Act Enforcement Regulations. The Amendment would alter the fee c…
Guidance on best practices for event logging and cyber threat detection
Published guidance on best practices for event logging and cyber threat detection
On 22 August 2024, the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre along with partners from the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Singapore and the Netherlands, published a guidance on best practices for…
Consumer Protection Rule Implementation Status Monitoring 2024 Survey Plan
Opened Consultation on Consumer Protection Rule Implementation Status Monitoring 2024 Survey Plan
On 21 August 2024, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) opened a consultation as part of the consumer protection rule implementation status monitoring 2024 survey plan, which remains open until the 20 September 2024. It investig…
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications inquiry into Next-Generation ITS Communications in the Era of Autonomous Driving
Closed consultation on draft report on Next-Generation ITS Communications in the Era of Autonomous Driving (Second Period)
On 21 August 2024, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) closes the public consultation on the draft interim report of the study group on next-generation ITS Communications in the Era of Autonomous Driving. The consultation aims …
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications inquiry into ensuring the integrity of information distribution in digital spaces
Closed consultation on report on ensuring the integrity of information distribution in digital spaces
On 20 August 2024, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) closes the public consultation on the draft report on ensuring the integrity of information distribution in digital spaces. The report presents the current regulatory frame…
UNESCO Regulatory Approaches for AI
Opened consultation on UNESCO policy paper on regulatory approaches for AI
On 19 August 2024, UNESCO opened a consultation on the “Consultation Paper on AI Regulation: Emerging Approaches Across the World” until 19 September 2024. In particular, the paper aims to contribute to the global discussion about whether and how to…