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.
234 events advancing 215 policy or regulatory changes:
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Ethical Security Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Applications
National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on Ethical Security Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Applications
On 26 April 2026, China's National Cybersecurity Standardisation Committee (TC260) closes the public consultation on the draft Ethical Security Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Applications 1.0. The proposed guidelines establish ethical and sa…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into eBay's acquisition of Depop
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation as part of its assessment of anticipated acquisition of Depop by eBay
On 23 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation in relation to its assessment of the anticipated acquisition of Depop by eBay, open until 8 May 2026. The parties operate in the online marketplace sector, including…
Regulation on procurement of ICT hardware and software for electronic-based government system
Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs opened consultation on regulation on procurement of ICT hardware and software for electronic-based government system
On 22 April 2026, the Ministry of Communication and Digital opened a consultation on a regulation concerning the procurement of information and communications technology (ICT) hardware and software for electronic-based government systems (SPBE), unt…
Requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions
State Administration for Market Regulation opened consultation on requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions
On 17 April 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) opened a consultation on the requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions, until 17 May 2026. The requirements apply to so…
Data Protection Act 2018 (Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making) Regulations
Secretary of State issued Data Protection Act 2018 (Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making) Regulations
On 16 April 2026, the Secretary of State issued the Data Protection Act 2018 (Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making) Regulations. The regulations place a duty on the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to deve…
Development of transparency notices
Office of Communications opened public stakeholder engagement on transparency notices under Online Safety Act
On 15 April 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a public stakeholder engagement on the development of transparency notices under the Online Safety Act 2023 until 30 April 2026. Ofcom published its Final Transparency Guidance in July 20…
Artificial Intelligence Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program (SCIP)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada opened call for applications under the Artificial Intelligence Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program
On 15 April 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) opened a call for applications under the Artificial Intelligence Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program (SCIP). The Programme is structured into an Infrastructure Build L…
Guidance Note to the Transport Services Sector
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner opened consultation on draft Guidance Note to the Transport Services Sector
On 15 April 2026, the Kenya Office of the Data Protection Commissioner opened a consultation on the draft Guidance Note to the Transport Services Sector until 15 May 2026. The draft Guidance Note applies to all transport operators in Kenya, includin…
Guidance Note on Data Protection Officer
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner opened consultation on draft Guidance Note on Data Protection Officer
On 15 April 2026, the Kenya Office of the Data Protection Commissioner opened a consultation on the draft Guidance Note on Data Protection Officer until 15 May 2026. The draft Guidance Note applies to all data controllers and data processors across …
Bill amending Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act (LB 838)
Governor of Nebraska signed Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act
On 14 April 2026, the Bill amending the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act was signed by the Governor of Nebraska. The Act gives minors under 18 control over how they interact with covered online services, sets rules on how those services may co…