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.
68 events advancing 54 policy or regulatory changes:
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Commission implementing regulation on onboarding of users to European Digital Identity Wallets by electronic identification means
European Commission opened consultation on draft implementing regulation on onboarding of users to the European Digital Identity Wallets by electronic identification means
On 2 December 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation, running until 30 December 2025, on the draft implementing regulation for the application of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014. The draft sets out rules for onboarding users to the European…
Reserve Bank position paper on retail central bank digital currency
Reserve Bank released position paper on retail central bank digital currency
On 27 November 2025, the South African Reserve Bank released its position paper on the necessity of a retail central bank digital currency in South Africa, together with a background note. The bank explained that a retail CBDC is technically feasibl…
Quantum Act
European Commission closes consultation on Quantum Act
On 26 November 2025, the European Commission closes the consultation on the Quantum Act. The initiative focuses on addressing fragmented research and innovation, limited industrial capacity, and vulnerabilities in quantum supply chains. Policy optio…
Attorneys General representing 23 states, Puerto Rico, District of Colombia, and the City of New York joint letter to Shopify regarding unlawful sale of e-cigarettes on its platform
Attorneys General representing 23 states, Puerto Rico, District of Colombia, and the City of New York sent joint letter to Shopify regarding unlawful sale of e-cigarettes on its platform
On 24 November 2025, the Attorneys General of 23 states, Puerto Rico, District of Colombia, and the City of New York signed a joint letter to Shopify regarding the unlawful conduct of e-cigarette sellers operating through Shopify's e-commerce servic…
Ministry of Communication and Digital investigation into 25 global platforms over alleged failure to register as Private Electronic System Providers (PSE)
Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs notified 25 global platforms to register as Private Electronic System Providers
On 19 November 2025, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs stated that 25 global platforms had been requested to register as Private Electronic System Providers (PSE) under Law Number 11 of 2008, Government Regulation Number 71 of 2019 (…
Changes to business registration requirement for "high-risk AI systems" in Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation (2025/0359)
European Commission announced Proposal for Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation (2025/0359) including changes to business registration requirement for "high-risk AI systems"
On 19 November 2025, the European Commission announced a Proposal for the Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation (2025/0359), which amends the EU AI Act by amending the registration requirements for providers of certain AI systems. Specifically, the Propo…
Interpretive Letter 1186 on Authority of National Banks to Hold Crypto-Assets as Principal and Pay Crypto-Asset Network Fees as Incidental to a Permissible Banking Activity
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released Interpretive Letter 1186 on Authority of National Banks to Hold Crypto-Assets as Principal and Pay Crypto-Asset Network Fees as Incidental to a Permissible Banking Activity
On 18 November 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released Interpretive Letter 1186. The letter confirms that a national bank may pay network fees on blockchain networks as an activity incidental to banking. It also allows a b…
Provisions enacting Stablecoin Act including authorisation process in Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-15)
Budget Implementation Act enacting Stablecoin Act including authorisation and registration process passed first reading
On 18 November 2025, the Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-15) passed its first reading in the House of Commons. Division 45 of Part 5 introduces the Stablecoin Act, which sets out obligations for the issuance and offering of stablecoins. The Bill …
Licensing requirements in Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill
Cyber Security Authority closes consultation on Draft Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill including licensing requirements
On 14 November 2025, the Cyber Security Authority closes the consultation on the Draft Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill. The Bill includes measures regarding the regulation and accreditation of cybersecurity services and professionals. Individuals or …
Registration requirements in Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill
Cyber Security Authority closes consultation on Draft Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill including registration requirements
On 14 November 2025, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) closes the public consultation on the Draft Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill. The Bill amends the Cybersecurity Act, 2020, to expand the role and functions of the CSA. It defines the CSA’s object…