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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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9 events advancing 6 policy or regulatory changes:
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Application of Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct for Organisations Developing Advanced AI Systems

Latest event Date: 2024-09-06 inquiry consultation closed

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. …

Implementer
OECD members
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Performance monitoring requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
in consultation

UNESCO Regulatory Approaches for AI

Latest event Date: 2024-08-19 outline consultation opened

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…

Implementer
UN members
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
adopted

Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework

Latest event Date: 2024-08-14 order adoption

Adopted Federal Council decision adding US to list of countries with adequate data protection (Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework)

On 14 August 2024, the Swiss Federal Council adopted a decision establishing that certified United States (US) companies under the Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) offer an adequate level of protection. The decision was adopted following the Fe…

Implementer
SwitzerlandUnited States of America
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

United Nations cybercrime convention

Latest event Date: 2024-08-09 treaty passage

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…

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UN members
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
in consultation

OECD inquiry into establishing risk thresholds for advanced AI systems

Latest event Date: 2024-07-26 inquiry consultation opened

Opened consultation on OECD inquiry into establishing risk thresholds for advanced AI systems

On 26 July 2024, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) opened a public consultation on establishing risk thresholds for advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems until 10 September 2024. The consultation focuses on th…

Implementer
OECD members
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Testing requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
adopted

FINMA Guidance on stablecoins

Latest event Date: 2024-07-26 outline adoption

Adopted FINMA Guidance on stablecoins

On 26 July 2024, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority issued a Guidance on stablecoins, particularly focusing on licensing requirements. The Guidance provides information on the legal classification of stablecoins, treatment under bankin…

Implementer
Switzerland
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Operational license requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
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