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.
1617 events advancing 863 policy or regulatory changes:
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Measures on online consumer protection in Agreement on Electronic Commerce
Released stabilised text of the Agreement on Electronic Commerce including measures on online consumer protection
On 26 July 2024On 26 July 2024, the Co-Convenors of the Initiative on E-commerce, Australia, Japan and Singapore, announced that the parties agreed on the stabilised text of the Agreement on Electronic Commerce. The Agreement includes measures aimed…
Bill banning advertising on information resources whose activities are recognised as undesirable and platforms banned (Bill No. 652920-8)
Passed Bill banning advertising on information resources whose activities are recognised as undesirable and platforms banned (Bill No. 652920-8)
On 25 July 2024, the Bill banning advertising on information resources whose activities are recognised as undesirable and platforms banned (Bill No. 652920-8) was passed by the State Duma. In particular, the Bill would prohibit advertising on platfo…
eSafety Commissioner notice requiring online platforms to disclose strategies addressing online child sexual exploitation
Issued eSafety Commissioner notice requiring online platforms to disclose strategies addressing online child sexual abuse
On 24 July 2024, Australia's eSafety Commissioner issued legal notices to online platforms, including Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Discord, Snap, Skype, and WhatsApp. These notices require the companies to report biannually to the regulator on th…
Ofcom inquiry into online deepfakes
Published Ofcom report on online deepfakes and recommendations for AI developers and online platforms
On 23 July 2024, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published a report on deepfakes. The report notes that two in five people have encountered at least one deepfake in the past six months, including depictions of sexual content, politicians, and s…
Office of Communications guidance on Red Teaming for GenerativeAI Harms
Issued Office of Communications guidance on Red Teaming for GenerativeAI Harms
On 23 July 2024, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) announced the issuance of guidance on employing red teaming as a method to evaluate and mitigate harms posed by Generative AI (GenAI) technologies. The initiative is part of Ofcom's broader strat…
Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2024 (DEFIANCE Act/S 3696)
Passed Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-consensual Edits Act of 2024 (DEFIANCE Act/S 3696)
On 23 July 2024, the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2024 (DEFIANCE Act/S 3696) was passed by the Senate. The Act aims to hold accountable individuals involved in the dissemination of non-consensual, sexually explicit …
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications inquiry into ensuring the integrity of information distribution in digital spaces
Opened consultation on report on ensuring the integrity of information distribution in digital spaces
On 20 July 2024, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) opened a public consultation on the draft report on ensuring the integrity of information distribution in digital spaces until 20 August 2024. The report presents the current…
Order establishing Special Committee on Cyber Bullying including stricter social media responsibilities
Announced establishment of a Special Committee on Cyber Bullying including stricter social media responsibilities
On 19 July 2024, the Ministry of Communications of Malaysia announced that a special committee to address cyberbullying in Malaysia had been established. The Ministry noted that the committee involves the participation of the Ministry of Communicati…
Ministry of Home Affairs's directions under FICA to social media platforms X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok to block online account
Adopted Ministry of Home Affairs's directions under FICA to social media platforms X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok to block online account
On 19 July 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singapore issued Account Restriction Directions (ARDs) under the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act 2021 (FICA) to 5 social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikT…
Prime Minister order requiring expedition of suppression of false news and information on social media
Adopted Prime Minister's order requiring expedition of suppression of false news and information on social media
On 16 July 2024, the Prime Minister adopted an order requiring the expedition of the suppression of false news and information on social media. The order addresses misinformation on social media and various platforms that may mislead the public abou…