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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BIS Extension of Entity List Based on Export Administration Regulations Including Export Limitations
Adopted Extension of Entity List Based on Export Administration Regulations Including Export Limitations
On 11 April 2024, the United States Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added eleven companies to the Entity List based on its Export Administration Regulation (EAR). The BIS stated that the six Chinese companies that were added purchased US-contr…
US-Uruguay Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Critical and Emerging Technologies
Signed US-Uruguay Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Critical and Emerging Technologies
On 11 April 2024, the United States of America and the Republic of Uruguay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on select critical and emerging technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence develop…
US-Uruguay Memorandum of Understanding on Critical and Emerging Technologies
Signed US-Uruguay Memorandum of Understanding on Critical and Emerging Technologies
On 11 April 2024, the United States and Uruguay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Critical and Emerging Technologies. This agreement, aims to foster cooperation in areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data flows, clean …
AI Strategy High-Level Council
Announced establishment of AI Strategy High-Level Council
On 4 April 2024, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) announced the establishment of the AI Strategy High-Level Council, a governance body for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). The Council will have members from the public and privat…
Order Amending SME IFR and AC/S IFR and Imposing Additional Export Controls on Certain Advanced Computing Items
Implemented Order Amending SME IFR and AC/S IFR and Imposing Additional Export Controls on Certain Advanced Computing Items
On 4 April 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce's order amending export controls entered into force. In particular, the order amends the Export Controls on Semiconductor Manufacturing Items (SME IFR) and Implementa…
EU-Korea Digital Partnership
Issued Statement in Second EU-Korea Digital Partnership Council
On 26 March 2024, the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) issued a statement on the second EU-Korea Digital Partnership Council. The partnership outlines the commitment to cooperate on emerging technologies for the sustainable advanc…
CMA investigation into Qualcomm's proposed acquisition of Autotalks
Closed CMA investigation into Qualcomm's proposed acquisition of Autotalks
On 25 March 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closed its investigation after Qualcomm decided to abandon the acquisition of Autotalks. The CMA aimed to determine whether the transaction resulted in the creation of a relevant merger s…
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…