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.
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Circular banning use of DeepSeek AI system in all federal government services
Minister for Government Modernisation’s circular banning use of DeepSeek AI system in all federal government services enters into force
On 1 December 2025, the Minister for Government Modernisation’s circular banning the DeepSeek AI system in all federal government services entered into force. Federal employees are prohibited from using DeepSeek applications, which had to be removed…
Public procurement access in Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks (Gigabit Infrastructure Act)
Gigabit Infrastructure Act including measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks enters into force
On 12 November 2025, the Gigabit Infrastructure Act, including in-building physical infrastructure requirements, enters into force. The Act includes measures to facilitate and support the implementation of very high-capacity networks by promoting th…
Public sector AI ethics principles
Ministry of the Interior and Safety released public sector AI ethics principles
On 3 November 2025, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) released public sector artificial intelligence (AI) ethics principles applicable to central administrative authorities, local governments, public institutions, and local public enter…
European Commission inquiry into revision of EU rules on public procurement
European Commission opened consultation on revision of EU rules on public procurement
On 3 November 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation concerning the revision of EU rules on public procurement until 26 January 2026. The proposed reforms aim to address issues identified in a recent evaluation, including legal complexi…
Action Plan for deepening development of smart cities and promoting digital transformation
National Development and Reform Commission issued action plan for deepening development of smart cities and promoting digital transformation
On 31 October 2025, China's National Development and Reform Commission issued an action plan for deepening the development of smart cities and promoting digital transformation. It applies to 50 cities to achieve full digital transformation by 2027. …
Orientations for ensuring data protection compliance when using Generative AI systems (Version 2)
European Data Protection Supervisor published orientations for ensuring data protection compliance when using Generative AI systems (Version 2)
On 28 October 2025, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published the revised orientations for ensuring data protection compliance when using Generative AI systems (Version 2). The guidance addresses the use of generative Artificial Intel…
Public procurement access requirements in Cloud Sovereignty Framework
European Commission implemented Cloud Sovereignty Framework including public procurement access requirements
On 20 October 2025, the European Commission implemented public procurement access requirements in the Cloud Sovereignty Framework. The Framework provides criteria for public authorities to evaluate sovereignty assurance and effectiveness of cloud in…