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.
21 events advancing 16 policy or regulatory changes:
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Public procurement measures in Law No. 406-FZ amending Act on Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection and Act on Communications
Implemented Law No. 406-FZ amending Act on Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection and Act on Communications including public procurement measures
On 1 September 2024, Law No. 406-FZ, amending the Act on Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection and Act on Communications, previously Bill no. 570420-7, entered into force. The Law includes measures regarding public procure…
Resolution to extend free access to important Internet resources (Resolution No. 1617)
Implemented Resolution to extend free access to important Internet resources (Resolution No. 1617)
On 1 September 2024, Resolution No. 1617, extending the duration for free access to socially significant online resources under the "Available Internet" program, entered into force. The extension increases the period from 24 hours to 7 days that on…
China-Russia cooperation in Artificial Intelligence
Announced China-Russia cooperation in Artificial Intelligence
On 22 August 2024, China and Russia issued a joint declaration announcing cooperation between both countries in Artificial Intelligence and the creation of a working group to exchange experiences and best practices on the regulation and industrial a…
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…
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…
Roskomnadzor investigation into Twitch for alleged non-compliance with obligation to remove prohibited content
Issued Tagansky District Court ruling in investigation against Twitch for non-compliance with Roskomnadzor's monitoring and removal Order
On 5 August 2024, the Tagansky District Court of Moscow issued a ruling, imposing a fine of RUB 5 million against Twitch for non-compliance with the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadz…
Bill amending Digital Financial Assets, Digital Currency Act (FZ-259) to authorise digital currencies mining and utilisation (Bill no. 237585-8/Federal Law No. 221-FZ)
Adopted Bill amending FZ-259 autorising digital currencies mining and utilisation
On 2 August 2024, Bill no. 237585-8, amending the Digital financial assets, digital currency and changes in Certain Legislative Acts (FZ-259), was adopted. The Bill mandates the creation of a list of address identifiers suspected of involvement in i…
Bill No. 647048-8 amending the Law on Communications and the Law on the Implementation of Identification and/or Authentication of Individuals Using Biometric Personal Data
Passed Bill No. 647048-8 amending the Law on Communications and the Law on the Implementation of Identification and/or Authentication of Individuals Using Biometric Personal Data
On 30 July 2024, the Bill amending the Law on Communications and the Law on the Implementation of Identification and/or Authentication of Individuals Using Biometric Personal Data was passed by the State Duma. The Bill targets mobile radiotelephone …
Bill banning advertising on information resources whose activities are recognised as undesirable and platforms banned (Bill No. 652920-8)
Passed Bill banning advertising on information resources whose activities are recognised as undesirable and platforms banned (Bill No. 652920-8)
On 25 July 2024, the Bill banning advertising on information resources whose activities are recognised as undesirable and platforms banned (Bill No. 652920-8) was passed by the State Duma. In particular, the Bill would prohibit advertising on platfo…
Bill No. 679980-8 amending Article 9 of the Federal Law On Personal Data and Article 10 of Law on Protection of Consumer Rights
Introduced Bill No. 679980-8 amending Article 9 of the Federal Law On Personal Data
On 24 July 2024, the Bill amending Article 9 of the Federal Law On Personal Data was submitted to the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament. The Bill aims to improve mechanisms for preventing the excessive processing of personal data…