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.
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European Commission Investigation into Intel for abuse of dominant position in processor market
Issued Opinion by Advocate General in Commission Appeal against Intel over Alleged Abuse of Dominant Position (Intel v Commission)
On 18 January 2024, the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued an opinion on the EU Commission’s appeal challenging General Court’s 2022 annulment of a EUR 1.06 billion fine originally imposed in 2009 by the Eur…
Cybersecurity regulation in UK-Japan Digital Partnership
Adopted results of Second Ministerial Japan-UK Digital Council on Cybersecurity Regulation
On 16 January 2024, the second Ministerial Japan-UK Digital Council convened, reviewing progress made and outlining the advancements and future initiatives in cybersecurity regulation. The collaboration includes working towards the mutual recognitio…
Algorithm design and technical standards in UK-Japan Digital Partnership
Adopted results of Second Ministerial Japan-UK Digital Council on AI and semiconductors
On 16 January 2024, the second Ministerial Japan-UK Digital Council convened, outlining the advancements and future initiatives in AI authority governance. The collaboration includes the Hiroshima AI Process Comprehensive Policy Framework, which est…
Guidelines for the Construction of the National Automotive Chip Standard System
Published Guidelines for the Construction of the National Automotive Chip Standard System
On 29 December 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published the Guidelines for the Construction of the National Automotive Chip Standard System. The Guidelines aim to promote the development and implementation of automotive ch…
Department of Commerce's Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program
Implemented Patent and Trademark Office order establishing the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program under the Chips Act
On 1 December 2023, the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program under the Chips Act created by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) was established. The program expedites the examination of patent applications related to semiconducto…
Commitment to cooperate on safe and responsible AI in UK- South Korea science and technology agreement
Signed UK- South Korea science and technology agreement including a commitment to cooperate on safe and responsible AI
On 22 November 2023, the United Kingdom and South Korean governments signed a science and technology agreement, including a commitment to cooperate on safe and responsible artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement, part of the broader Accord betwe…
SAMR investigation into Broadcom and VMware merger
Issued SAMR conditional approval of Broadcom and VMware merger
On 21 November 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China approved Broadcom Corporation's acquisition of VMware Corporation with additional restrictive conditions. In particular, to mitigate the potential reduced competiti…
Expansion of Export Controls on Semiconductor Manufacturing Rule of 2023 (SME IFR)
Implemented Expansion of Export Controls on Semiconductor Manufacturing Items Interim Final Rule (SME IFR)
On 17 November 2023, the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Expansion of Export Controls on Semiconductor Manufacturing Items Rule of 2023 (SME IFR) entered into force. The BIS imposed additional export controls on semiconductor manufacturing …
Advanced Computing Chips Rule 2023 (AC/S IFR)
Implemented Advanced Computing Chips Rule 2023 (AC/S IFR)
On 16 November 2023, the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Advanced Computing Chips Rule 2023 (AC/S IFR) was implemented. The BIS amended the parameters for identifying restricted chips and limited the export of chips based on the compatibili…
Bundeskartellamt investigation into the acquisition of ESMC by Bosch, Infineon and NXP
Approved acquisition of ESMC by Bosch, Infineon and NXP
On 7 November 2023, the Bundeskartellamt approved the plan presented by Bosch, Infineon and NXP to each acquire 10 percent of the shares in the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) founded by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Com…