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.
35 events advancing 26 policy or regulatory changes:
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SDAIA Deepfakes Guidelines
Closed Consultation on SDAIA Deepfakes Guidelines
On 11 October 2024, the Saudi Data & AI Authority closes its public consultation on the Deepfakes Guidelines. The Guidelines address the implications of deepfake technologies and aim to mitigate their associated risks. The Guidelines provide an over…
CST regulations for providing digital content platform services
Implemented CST regulations for providing digital content platform services
On 8 October 2024, the Communications, Space and Technology Commission’s (CST) regulations for providing digital content platform services entered into force. The regulation requires local and international digital content platforms, such as social …
OECD-UN enhanced collaboration on Artificial Intelligence
Announced OECD-UN enhanced collaboration on Artificial Intelligence
On 22 September 2024, the OECD and UN have announced their enhanced collaboration on global Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, as revealed during a meeting at the UN's Summit of the Future in New York. Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen, OECD Deputy Se…
Pact for the Future, Global Digital Compact, and Declaration on Future Generations
Adopted Pact for the Future, Global Digital Compact, and Declaration on Future Generations
On 22 September 2024, the United Nations adopted the Pact for the Future, Global Digital Compact, and Declaration on Future Generations. The Compact is an initiative which aims to foster enhanced digital cooperation across nations. The Compact focus…
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…
Implementing Regulation of the Personal Data Protection Law
Entry into force of Implementing Regulation of the Personal Data Protection Law
On 14 September 2024, the Implementing Regulation of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) became effective alongside the PDPL itself. The Implementing Regulation outlines the data subject rights, such as the right to be informed on the purpose of…
Regulations for transferring personal data outside the geographical borders of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Entry into force of Regulations for transferring personal data outside the geographical borders of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
On 14 September 2024, the regulations on the transfer of personal data outside the geographical borders of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) entered into force alongside the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). Under the regulations, the transfer of…
Data protection authority governance in Amendments to Personal Data Protection Law
Implemented Personal Data Protection Law Amendments including data protection authority governance
On 14 September 2024, the Amended Personal Data Protection Law is implemented. The amendment foresees the choice of a competent Authority through a resolution of the Council of Ministers. The Authority will enforce data protection law through bindin…
Cross-border data transfer regulation in Amendments to Personal Data Protection Law
Implemented Personal Data Protection Law Amendments including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 14 September 2024, the Amended Personal Data Protection Law is implemented. Firstly, the Law stipulated that the transfer of data would be allowed to other jurisdictions if it does not prejudice the Kingdom's national security. Secondly, the tra…
Data protection regulation in Amended Personal Data Protection Law
Implemented Personal Data Protection Law Amendments including data protection regulations
On 14 September 2024, the Amended Personal Data Protection Law is implemented. Firstly, the amendments outline the subject data rights, including the right to be informed on the purpose of data collection and access, rectify and delete personal data…