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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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Policy paper on Establishing a pro-innovation approach to regulating AI

Latest event Date: 2023-03-29 outline adoption
Adopted White Paper on A Pro-Innovation Approach to AI Regulation

On 29 March 2023, the UK Government issued the White Paper on A Pro-Innovation Approach to AI Regulation. The White Paper sets out five principles representing the salient issues for safe and innovative AI and intended to guide regulatory action in …

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Other operating condition
Policy or regulatory element Operating condition, nes
Economic activity ML and AI development
processing consultation

California Privacy Protection Agency Rulemaking on Automated Decision Making

Latest event Date: 2023-03-27 order consultation closed
Closed consultation on California Privacy Protection Agency Rulemaking on Data Protection Regulations and Automated Decision Making

On 27 March 2023, the public consultation closed on the California Privacy Protection Agency's (CPPA) Proposed Rulemaking on Automated Decision Making. The CPPA gathered stakeholders' views on the performance of regular personal information process…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Other operating condition
Policy or regulatory element Consumer protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

Interoperability requirement in EU Data Act

Latest event Date: 2023-03-24 law passage
Adopted Council position on EU Data Act including interoperability requirements

On 24 March 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted its position on the Data Act (Regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data). In particular, the Act aims to ensure proportionate participation in the value of using data…

Implementer
EU-27
Policy area Other operating condition
Policy or regulatory element Interoperability regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Service access restrictions in Utah Social Media Regulation Act (SB 152)

Latest event Date: 2023-03-23 law signing
Signed Utah Social Media Regulation Act (SB 152) including service access restrictions

On 23 March 2023, the Social Media Regulation Act (SB 152), including service access restrictions, was signed into law by the Governor of Utah. The Act would require social media companies to verify the age of Utah residents and obtain the consent o…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Other operating condition
Policy or regulatory element Service access restrictions
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
adopted

Social Media Usage Amendments Bill (HB 311)

Latest event Date: 2023-03-23 law signing
Signed Utah Social Media Usage Amendments Bill (HB 311) including consumer protection regulations for minors

On 23 March 2023, the Social Media Usage Amendments Bill (HB 311) was signed into law by the Governor of Utah. The Bill would prohibit social media companies from using a design or feature that may cause a minor to have an addiction to a social medi…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Other operating condition
Policy or regulatory element Consumer protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
adopted

China and Russia Memorandum of Understanding on Consumer Rights Protection

Latest event Date: 2023-03-21 declaration adoption
Adopted China and Russia Memorandum of Understanding on Consumer Rights Protection

On 21 March 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China and the Russian Federation Consumer Protection and Public Welfare Supervision Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Consumer Rights Protection. The MoU establis…

Implementer
ChinaRussia
Policy area Other operating condition
Policy or regulatory element Consumer protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

Improving Digital Identity Act

Latest event Date: 2023-03-21 law introduction
Introduced Improving Digital Identity Act (S 884)

On 21 March 2023, the Improving Digital Identity Act was introduced to the United States Senate. The Act aims to enable digital identity confirmation for businesses and public institutions. Specifically, the Act would call for the establishment of a…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Other operating condition
Policy or regulatory element Interoperability regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

Sunshine in Product Safety Act (HR 1686)

Latest event Date: 2023-03-21 law introduction
Introduced Sunshine in Product Safety Act (HR 1686)

On 21 March 2023, the Sunshine in Product Safety Act (HR 1686) was introduced in the United States House of Representatives. The Act aims to improve consumer safety by repealing Section 6(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act that restricts the Cons…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Other operating condition
Policy or regulatory element Consumer protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Interoperability regulation in UK and Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement

Latest event Date: 2023-03-20 treaty adoption
Signed UK and Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement including interoperability requirements

On 20 March 2023, the United Kingdom and Ukraine signed a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) aiming to support Ukraine's economy and enhance trade in digital goods and services between both countries. The DTA includes provisions to ensure the interoperab…

Implementer
UkraineUnited Kingdom
Policy area Other operating condition
Policy or regulatory element Interoperability regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Economic Report of the US President 2023 including cryptocurrency analysis

Latest event Date: 2023-03-20 outline adoption
Adopted Economic Report of the President including cryptocurrency analysis

On 20 March 2023, the President's Economic Report, including an analysis on the use of crypto assets, was published. The report includes sections on "the Perceived Appeal of Crypto Assets" and "the Reality of Crypto Assets", where arguments against …

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Other operating condition
Policy or regulatory element Authorisation of goods or services
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
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