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.
24 events advancing 18 policy or regulatory changes:
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International Counter Ransomware Initiative 2024 Joint Statement
Adopted International Counter Ransomware Initiative 2024 Joint Statement
On 3 October 2024, the 68 parties to the Fourth International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) Gathering issued a joint declaration reaffirming their commitment to enhance collective resilience against ransomware. The declaration, a result of dis…
TRAI Direction requiring the blocking of non-whitelisted URLs, APKs, and OTT links
Implemented TRAI Direction requiring the blocking of non-whitelisted URLs, APKs, and OTT links
On 1 October 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India implemented a direction aimed at curbing the misuse of Uniform Resource Locator (URLs) in messages. The direction applies to access providers and registered senders, who are responsible fo…
Draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024
Consultation closed on Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024
On 27 September 2024, the Central Government of India initiated a public consultation on the Draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024. The Draft Rules, underpinned by the Telecommunications Act, 2023, mandate that telecommunicat…
Draft Telecommunications of Critical Telecommunication Infrastructure Rules, 2024
Closed consultation on Draft Telecommunications of Critical Infrastructure Rules
On 27 September 2024, the consultation period on the Draft Telecommunications of Critical Telecommunication Infrastructure Rules, 2024 closes. This initiative, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, outline regulations for managing and securing cri…
Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024
Closed Consultation on Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024
On 27 September 2024, the consultation for the draft Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024 was closed. The draft Rules set out the conditions under which the temporary suspension of telecommunication services can be authoris…
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…
Lawsuit challenging MeitY's rules on identification of fake content against the government on social media (Kunal Kamra v Union of India and Others)
Issued ruling in lawsuit challenging MeitY's rules pertaining to identification of fake content against the government on social media (Kunal Kamra v Union of India and Others)
On 20 September 2024, the Bombay High Court issued a ruling in a lawsuit concerning the government's Fact Check Unit (FCU), challenged by the Association of Indian Magazines, the Editors Guild of India, and Kunal Kamra. The FCU was established by th…
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…
G20 Maceio Ministerial Declaration on Digital Inclusion
Adopted the G20 Maceió Ministerial Declaration on Digital Inclusion
On 13 September 2024, the Maceió Ministerial Declaration on Digital Inclusion was adopted by the G20 Ministers responsible for Digital Economy. The Declaration affirms the participants' commitments to achieve universal and meaningful connectivity by…