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.
130 events advancing 116 policy or regulatory changes:
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ANPD Guidelines on High-Risk Personal Data Processing
Closed ANPD Consultation on High-Risk Personal Data Processing
On 16 May 2024, the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) of Brazil closes its public consultation on the processing of high-risk personal data. The consultation aims to clarify the concept of high risk and highlight its importance and refined g…
Customer and Product Data Bill
Introduced Customer and Product Data Bill (Bill No. 44-1)
On 16 May 2024, the Customer and Product Data Bill (Bill No. 44-1I) was introduced to the legislature of New Zealand. The Bill aims to establish an economy-wide framework to facilitate access to and sharing of customer and product data among busines…
SEC proposal to amend Regulation S-P to enhance protection of customer information
Adopted SEC proposal to amend Regulation S-P to enhance protection of customer information
On 16 May 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the amendments to Regulation S-P Privacy of Consumer Financial Information and Safeguarding Personal Information. The amendments aim to enhance the protection of customer inform…
Voluntary Code of Practice for Software Vendors
Opened consultation on Voluntary Code of Practice for Software Vendors
On 15 May 2024, the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) opened a public consultation on the Voluntary Code of Practice for Software Vendors until 10 July 2024. The code of practice outlines 21 provisions across four principles …
AI Cyber Security Code of Practice
Opened consultation on AI Cyber Security Code of Practice
On 15 May 2024, the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) opened a public consultation on the artificial intelligence (AI) Cyber Security Code of Practice until 10 July 2024. The voluntary code is designed to guide stakeholders t…
Data Protection Conference position on Secondary Use of Genetic Data for Research Purposes
Announced Data Protection Conference position on Secondary Use of Genetic Data for Research Purposes
On 15 May 2024, the Conference of the Independent Data Protection Authorities (DSK) of the Federal and State Governments in Germany adopted their position on the Secondary Use of Genetic Data for Research Purposes. The adopted position aims to esta…
IMY Legal position IMYRS 2024:1 on complaints against search services with publication certificates
Issued IMY Legal position IMYRS 2024:1 on complaints against search services with publication certificates
On 14 May 2024, the Swedish Data Protection Authority (IMY) issued Legal position IMYRS 2024:1 on complaints against search services with publication certificates. The Legal position is issued to provide an operational position and guidance on an is…
Joint Cybersecurity Guidance to High-Risk Community Entities
Issued Joint Cybersecurity Guidance to High-Risk Community Entities
On 14 May 2024, the Canadian Center for Cybersecurity (CCCS), alongside a number of other national agencies from the United States, Estonia, Japan, Finland, and the UK, issued the Joint Cybersecurity Guidance to High-Risk Community Entities addresse…
AEPD updated guidelines on the use of cookies
Published AEPD guidelines on the use of cookies
On 14 May 2024, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) published an updated version of its guidelines on the use of cookies for 2024. The guidelines set out the obligations surrounding cookie usage and data processing to ensure compliance with le…
Ministry of Science and ICT software supply chain security guidelines
Adopted Ministry of Science and ICT software supply chain security guidelines
On 13 May 2024, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), in collaboration with the National Intelligence Service and the Digital Platform Government Committee, announced the release of the "Software supply chain security guidelines". The guidelines o…