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.
56 events advancing 43 policy or regulatory changes:
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End China's De Minimis Abuse Act (HB 7979)
Introduced End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act (HB 7979)
On 15 April 2024, the End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act (HB 7979) was introduced in the US House of Representatives. The Act applies to the private sector involved in importing goods under section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which provides for the…
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…
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…
International agreement including commitment to work collectively to counter the proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware
Issued Joint Declaration to Counter Commercial Spyware Proliferation and Misuse
On 18 March 2024, a Joint Statement was issued regarding the proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware following the third Summit of Democracy. The Statement notes that commercial spyware has been used by both authoritarian regimes and democrac…
Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium
Extension of the WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions at MC13
On 1 March 2024, the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) adopted a decision to continue the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce. The decision includes a specific focus on the development needs of developing and least-devel…
Export controls and restrictions on technologies in 13th EU Sanctions package against Russia
Adopted 13th Russian sanctions package including export controls and restrictions on technologies
On 23 February 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the 13th package of sanctions against Russia. The package of sanctions expands the list of advanced technology items which can be used for the production and development of drones, inclu…
Export controls and restrictions on technologies in 12th EU Sanctions package against Russia
Adopted 12th Russian sanctions package including export controls and restrictions on technologies
On 18 December 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted the 12th package of sanctions against Russia. The package of sanctions includes controls and bans on dual-use and advanced technological and industrial goods worth EUR 2.3 billion per ye…
Additional import and export bans on software providers in 12th EU Sanctions package against Russia
Adopted additional export bans on software providers in 12th EU Sanctions package against Russia
On 18 December 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted the 12th package of sanctions against Russia. The 12th sanctions package contains export bans on business and design-related software. This includes programs such as computer-aided desig…
Upgraded China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
Signed Protocol upgrading the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
On 7 December 2023, China and Singapore signed the protocol to upgrade the 2008 China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA). This upgrade in the bilateral CSFTA adds a chapter on telecommunication services and includes new rules on market access, t…