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.
234 events advancing 210 policy or regulatory changes:
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National Standards on Cybersecurity for Critical Information Systems
Closed consultation on National Standards on Cybersecurity for Critical Information Systems
On 6 October 2024, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) concluded its public consultation on the draft National Standard on Cybersecurity for Critical Information Systems on National Security. The standard is applicable to critical information syst…
Mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings
Closed consultation on proposals paper for introducing mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings
On 4 October 2024, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources of Australia closed its consultation regarding a proposals paper on introducing mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings. The consultation is part of the Australian Govern…
Ofcom Online Safety Information Guidance
Closed consultation on OFCOM Online Safety Information Guidance
On 4 October 2024, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the public consultation on Online Safety Information Guidance. The guidance is addressed to technology firms and third parties involved in the online safety sector, including those provi…
OFCOM Guidance on transparency reporting for online platforms
Closed consultation on OFCOM Guidance on transparency reporting for online platforms
On 4 October 2024, the Office of Communications of the United Kingdom closes a public consultation on the Guidance on transparency reporting for online platforms. The Guidance applies to online platforms, including social media, search engines, and …
eSafety Commissioner's public lawsuit against X for failure to comply with transparency notice on addressing online child exploitation
Issued ruling in eSafety Commissioner's public lawsuit against X for failure to comply with transparency notice on addressing online child exploitation
On 4 October 2024, the Federal Court of Australia delivered a ruling on a public lawsuit concerning X Corp's obligation to comply with a transparency notice under the Online Safety Act 2021. The notice, issued by the eSafety Commissioner, sought inf…
Investor protection measures for digital payment token services in amendment to Payment Services Regulations
Implemented amended Payment Services Regulations including investor protection measures for digital payment token services
On 4 October 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) amended Payment Services Regulations 2019, including investor protection measures for digital payment token (DPT) services, enter into force. The regulations require DPT service provider…
Public lawsuit against TikTok over violations of the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE Act)
Filed public lawsuit against TikTok for sharing minors’ personal data without parental consent
On 3 October 2024, the Attorney General of Texas (AG) initiated legal proceedings against TikTok in a public lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that TikTok has violated the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act. In accordance w…
PCPD Reminder regarding personal data use by LinkedIn for training AI models
Issued Reminder regarding personal data use by LinkedIn for training AI models
On 3 October 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) issued a reminder to users regarding LinkedIn's recent privacy policy update, which allows the use of users' personal data and content to train generative AI models f…
International Counter Ransomware Initiative 2024 Joint Statement
Adopted International Counter Ransomware Initiative 2024 Joint Statement
On 3 October 2024, the 68 parties to the Fourth International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) Gathering issued a joint declaration reaffirming their commitment to enhance collective resilience against ransomware. The declaration, a result of dis…
Abu Dhabi Regulatory Framework for the issuance of Fiat-Referenced Tokens
Closed consultation on Regulatory Framework for the issuance of Fiat-Referenced Tokens
On 3 October 2024, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) closed its consultation on the proposal for a Regulatory Framework for the issuance of Fiat-Referenced Tokens (FRT). The proposal regulates the i…