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.
60 events advancing 46 policy or regulatory changes:
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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. …
Ratification of Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Signed Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
On 5 September 2024, the Council of Europe announced that Andorra, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Norway, the Republic of Moldova, San Marino, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention …
CMA investigation into Microsoft's hiring of former employees and related arrangements with Inflection AI
Closed merger inquiry in CMA investigation into Microsoft's hiring of former employees and related arrangements with Inflection AI
On 4 September 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the closure of a merger inquiry into Microsoft Corporation's hiring of certain former employees of Inflection AI, Inc. and its entry into associated arrangements with Infl…
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…
Content moderation regulation in Media Act
Implemented Media Act including content moderation regulation by House of Commons as carried out by The Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2024
On 23 August 2024, multiple provisions of The Media Act 2024 are implemented, as specified by The Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2024. Under the Act, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) will be required to carry out a review of aud…
Content moderation authority governance in Media Act
Implemented Media Act including new powers for Ofcom by House of Commons as carried out by The Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2024
On 23 August 2024, multiple provisions of the Media Act 2024 are implemented, as specified by The Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2024. The Act amends the Communications Act 2003 by giving the Office of Communications (Ofcom) new pow…
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…
Competition and Markets Authority Investigation into Google for Alleged Anti-Competitive App Store Practices
Closed CMA investigation into Google for alleged anti-competitive app store practices based on administrative priorities
On 21 August 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decided to close its investigation into Google's Play Store under the Competition Act, stating that it is against its administrative priorities following the recent passage of the Digita…
OAIC and ICO (Australia and UK) investigation of Clearview AI
Issued OAIC Statement on Clearview AI
On 21 August 2024, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) issued a statement concerning the determination issued on 14 October 2021 on Clearview AI's conformity with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Pri…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Apple's AppStore rules
Closed CMA investigation into Apple for alleged anti-competitive app store practices based on administrative priorities
On 21 August 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decided to close its investigation into Apple’s conduct in relation to the distribution of apps on iOS and iPadOS devices in the UK under the Competition Act, stating that it is against …