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.
628 events advancing 366 policy or regulatory changes:
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Act establishing provisions relating to the protection of data (SB 731)
Introduced Bill establishing provisions relating to the protection of data (SB 731)
On 1 December 2023, a Bill establishing provisions relating to the protection of data (SB 731) was introduced into the Missouri Senate. The Bill aims to add six new sections to chapter 407 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo). In particular, t…
Data Protection Authority Governance in Data Protection Act 2020
Implemented Data Protection Act 2020 including data protection authority governance
On 1 December 2023, the Jamaican Data Protection Act, 2020, entered into force. In particular, the Act establishes an Information Commissioner with the power to implement and enforce the obligations outlined in the Act.
Business Registration Requirement in Data Protection Act 2020
Entry into force with grace period of Data Protection Act 2020 including business registration requirement
On 1 December 2023, the Jamaican Data Protection Act, 2020 entered into force. The Act requires data controllers to register with the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). The OIC has determined that all data controllers will have a six-mont…
Data Protection Regulation in Data Protection Act 2020
Implemented Data Protection Act 2020 including data protection regulation
On 1 December 2023, the Jamaican Data Protection Act, 2020, entered into force. In particular, the Act establishes that consent serves as a legal foundation for the processing of personal data. The Act also outlines the rights of data subjects inclu…
CEN-CENELEC standard EN 17926 Privacy management system in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 27701
Adopted CEN-CENELEC standard EN 17926 Privacy management system in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 27701
On 29 November 2023, the European Committee for Standardization in Electronics and Electrotechnics (CEN-CENELEC) adopted the standard EN 17926 Privacy management system in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 27701 – refinements relating to the European conte…
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 …
Council Decision on the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand
Adopted Council Decision on the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand
On 27 November 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted the decision on the conclusion of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and New Zealand. The European Commission and New Zealand concluded the negotiations on the Free Trade Agree…
Data protection authority governance in Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill
Announced Amendment to the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill including data protection authority governance
On 23 November 2023, the UK Parliament published its proposed amendments to the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, including data protection authority governance. The proposed amendments aim to empower the Department for Work and Pensions…
Data Transparency Regulation in UK Artificial Intelligence Regulation Bill
Introduced UK Artificial Intelligence Regulation Bill including data transparency regulation
On 22 November 2023, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulation Bill was introduced to the United Kingdom Parliament. The Bill defines AI as technology enabling the programming or training of a device or software to perceive environments, interpret…
Uruguay Data Transfer Adequacy Decision (Resolution No. 63/023)
Adopted Resolution on Data Transfer Adequacy
On 21 November 2023, the Regulatory and Personal Data Control Unit of Uruguay (URCDP) adopted Resolution N° 63/023. The URCDP hereby updated a resolution on countries and organisations considered adequate for international data transfers, and includ…