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.
52 events advancing 38 policy or regulatory changes:
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Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium
Termination of WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions
On 30 March 2026, the Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions was terminated following the conclusion of the World Trade Organisation’s Ministerial Conference, which ended without consensus to extend the measure. The moratorium had …
New Delhi AI Impact Summit Declaration
New Delhi AI Impact Summit Declaration, including voluntary framework for trustworthy and development oriented AI was adopted
On 20 February 2026, 87 countries, including Australia, the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the European Union, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development, endorsed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit Declaration,…
Cybersecurity regulation in United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States and Bangladesh adopted Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including cybersecurity regulation
On 9 February 2026, the United States and Bangladesh signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Under the Agreement, Bangladesh commits to collaborating with the US to address cybersecurity challenges. Bangladesh also commits to incorporating adequat…
Technology transfer prohibition in United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States and Bangladesh adopted Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including source code transfer prohibition
On 9 February 2026, the United States and Bangladesh signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Under the Agreement, Bangladesh agrees to not require US persons to involuntarily transfer or provide access to a particular technology, production proces…
Digital service tax provisions in United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States and Bangladesh adopted Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including digital service tax provisions
On 9 February 2026, the United States and Bangladesh signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Under the Agreement, Bangladesh commits to not imposing digital services taxes, or similar taxes, that discriminate against US companies in fact or law.
Support for moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions in United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States and Bangladesh adopted Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including support for moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions
On 9 February 2026, the United States and Bangladesh signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Under the Agreement, Bangladesh commits to supporting the adoption of a permanent moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions at the World Tr…
Data transfer measures in United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States and Bangladesh adopted Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including data transfer measures
On 9 February 2026, the United States and Bangladesh signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Under the Agreement, Bangladesh commits to allowing the free transfer of data across trusted borders, removing barriers in the insurance market and digita…
Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 (Ordinance No. 23 of 2026)
President implemented Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 (Ordinance No. 23 of 2026)
On 5 February 2026, the President of Bangladesh promulgated the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 (Ordinance No. 23 of 2026) to amend the Personal Data Protection Ordinance, 2025. The Amendment Ordinance amends data residency requ…
Statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children
UNICEF issued statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children classifying deepfake abuse as child sexual abuse material and calling for criminalisation and prevention measures
On 4 February 2026, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children. The statement notes the rapid rise in the volume of AI-generated sexualised images, including deepfakes produced throug…
Personal Data Protection Ordinance, 2025 (Ordinance No. 61 of 2025)
President implemented Personal Data Protection Ordinance, 2025 (Ordinance No. 61 of 2025)
On 6 November 2025, the President of Bangladesh issued the Personal Data Protection Ordinance, 2025 (Ordinance No. 61 of 2025) to establish a legal framework for the ownership and protection of personal data. The Ordinance aims to safeguard fundamen…