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.
1633 events advancing 1113 policy or regulatory changes:
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US-Kenya Joint Statement on Cross-Border Data Flows, AI, and Upskilling
Issued US-Kenya Joint Statement on Cross-Border Data Flows, AI, and Upskilling
On 24 April 2024, the United States Department of Commerce and the Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy announced the Joint Statement on Cross-Border Data Flows, AI, and Upskilling. According to the Joint Statement, …
Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 8038)
Signed Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 8038) as incorporated in Bill making emergency supplemental appropriations (HR 815)
On 24 April 2024, the Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 8038) was signed by the US President as part of the Bill making emergency supplemental appropriations (HR 815) to incorporate the 21st Century Peace through St…
BEREC Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services
Closed consultation on BEREC Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services
On 24 April 2024, the consultation on the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services closed. The BEREC gathered information related to the impact of cloud and edge computing developm…
FCC Voluntary Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices
Closed consultation on Voluntary Cybersecurity Labeling Program for IoT Products
On 24 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) closed the public consultation on the voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products. The program aims to assist consumers in making safer purchas…
Regulation establishing a European Health Data Space (EHDS) including rules for portability and sharing of health data
Passed Regulation establishing a European Health Data Space (EHDS) by European Parliament
On 24 April 2024, the Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) was passed by the European Parliament. The Regulation introduces an opt-out mechanism, granting individuals the right to decide whether their health data, such as patient summ…
Federal Law 'On Amendments to Article 9 of the Federal Law "On Personal Data"' (Bill No. 608384-8)
Introduced Federal Law 'On Amendments to Article 9 of the Federal Law “On Personal Data”' (Bill No. 608384-8)
On 22 April 2024, the Amendment of the Federal Law 'On Amendments to Article 9 of the Federal Law “On Personal Data”' (Bill No. 608384-8) was introduced into the State Duma. The Amendment would require, during the initial collection of consent to th…
Ministry of Communications and Information Digital Enterprise Blueprint
Closed consultation on MCI Digital Enterprise Blueprint
On 22 April 2024, the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) closed the public consultation on the Digital Enterprise Blueprint (DEB). The DEB aims to advance the digitalisation of enterprises and outlines recommendations and measures to b…
Tribunal case on ICO action against Experian for unlawful processing of data
Dismissed Information Commissioner Appeal of UK Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) in case against Experian for alleged unlawful processing of data
On 22 April 2024, the UK Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) dismissed the Information Commissioner's Appeal of the ruling of the First-Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) in its case against Experian for alleged unlawful processing of da…
HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy
Adopted HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy
On 22 April, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the adoption of the final HIPAA rule, entitled HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy. The Rule applies to the regulated entities, which include a la…
Privacy by Design Certification for Technological Consumer Goods Pilot Programme
Adopted Privacy by Design Certification for Home Security Cameras under pilot programme
On 21 April 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) granted the first certification under a Privacy by Design pilot certification program to a home security camera system develope…