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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Legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies
Home Office closes consultation on legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies
On 12 February 2026, the Home Office closes the public consultation on the New legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition, and similar technologies. The consultation document proposes a statutory framework for the use …
Prohibited Technologies List for state employees and devices
Governor of Texas updated Prohibited Technologies List for state employees and devices
On 26 January 2026, the Governor of Texas updated the Prohibited Technologies List for state employees and devices to include certain hardware and software associated with the People's Republic of China. Following a threat assessment by the Texas Cy…
European Commission inquiry into revision of EU rules on public procurement
European Commission closes consultation on revision of EU rules on public procurement
On 26 January 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on the revision of EU rules on public procurement. The proposed reforms aim to address issues identified in a recent evaluation, including legal complexity, limited cross-border com…
Public procurement measures in Law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer
Law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer including public procurement measures was adopted by Parliament
On 10 December 2025, the law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer (No. 07/2017/QH14), including public procurement measures, was adopted by Parliament. The definition of "technology valuation" was altered in Article 2 to specify…
Measures on use of AI in public sector in Law on Artificial Intelligence
National Assembly adopted Law on Artificial Intelligence including measures on use of AI in public sector
On 10 December 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly adopted the Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Law applies to Vietnamese and foreign entities operating in the country, excluding AI used solely for defence, security, or cipher purposes. It int…