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.
98 events advancing 86 policy or regulatory changes:
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Joint Cyber Security Guide
Published Joint Cyber Security Guide
On 7 December 2023, the Australian Cyber Security Centre, in collaboration with the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Canadian Centre for Cyb…
G7 Action Plan for promoting global interoperability between tools for trustworthy AI
Published G7 Leaders' Statement on commitment to advancing international discussions on inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) governance and interoperability between AI governance frameworks
On 6 December 2023, the Group of Seven (G7) adopted a statement affirming their commitment to advancing international discussions on inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) governance and promoting interoperability between various AI governance fram…
Institutional Arrangement for Partnership to facilitate the Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT)
Published G7 Leaders' Statement endorsing the Operationalisation of Data Free Flow with Trust
On 6 December 2023, the Group of Seven (G7) adopted a statement endorsing the Digital and Tech Ministers and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) joint action to advance the implementation of Data Free Flow with Trust (D…
Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (PLEWSA/ HR 6570)
Introduced Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (PLEWSA/ HR 6570)
On 4 December 2023, the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (PLEWSA/ HR 6570) was introduced to the House of Representatives, aiming to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and to reform authorities in order to pro…
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…
Act concerning the classification of virtual currencies (Bill A 5747)
Introduced Act concerning the classification of virtual currencies (Bill A 5747)
On 30 November 2023, the Act concerning the classification of virtual currencies (Bill A5747) was introduced to the New Jersey Assembly. The Act would classify "all virtual currencies issued and sold to institutional investors as securities", theref…
SEC investigation into Fidelity's application to list and trade shares of the Fidelity Ethereum Fund
Opened consultation on the application of Fidelity to list and trade shares of the Fidelity Ethereum Fund
On 30 November 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opened a consultation on Fidelity's application to list and trade shares of the Fidelity Ethereum Fund under BZX Rule 14.11(e)(4) until 21 December 2023. This proposal to list and tra…
Public lawsuit over Act banning TikTok in Montana (TikTok v Montana)
Issued ruling in public lawsuit over Act banning TikTok in Montana (TikTok v Montana)
On 30 November 2023, the United States District Court for the District of Montana issued a preliminary ruling granting an injunction which prevents the entry into force of "An Act Banning TikTok in Montana" (SB 419), as requested by TikTok. Bill 419…
Bill to enact the Ohio Personal Privacy Act (HB 345)
Introduced Bill to enact the Ohio Personal Privacy Act (HB 345)
On 29 November 2023, the Ohio House of Representatives introduced a Bill to enact the Ohio Personal Privacy Act (HB 345). The Bill applies to companies conducting business in Ohio or producing products or services for consumers in Ohio that satisfy …
FTC investigation into Meta for consumer privacy breaches
Announced Meta appeal against FTC regarding its unconstitutional structure and its order prohibiting Meta services from monetising data from users under 18
On 29 November 2023, Meta filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its structure and an order prohibiting Meta services from monetising data from users under 18. Meta claims that fundamental aspects of the FTC’s structure…