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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27 events advancing 9 policy or regulatory changes:
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FATF sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers

Latest event Date: 2025-06-26 outline adoption

FATF released sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers

On 26 June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), assessing global progress in implementing Recommendatio…

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Developing CountriesDeveloped Countries
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Operational license requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
adopted

Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum's Global CBPR and privacy recognition for processors certifications

Latest event Date: 2025-06-02 declaration adoption

Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum launched the Global CBPR and privacy recognition for processors system

On 2 June 2025, the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum launched the Global CBPR and Global Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) System. It was highlighted that certified organisations, listed in the Forum’s compliance directory, are …

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AustraliaBermudaCanadaChinese TaipeiJapan Load more
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Global Privacy Assembly resolution on data free flow with trust and effective regulation of global data flows

Latest event Date: 2024-11-01 declaration adoption

Adopted 46th Global Privacy Assembly resolution on data free flow with trust and effective regulation of global data flows

On 1 November 2024, the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) announced that it passed a resolution in support of the concept of Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT) to facilitate cross-border data flows while ensuring high standards of privacy and data protect…

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Global Privacy Assembly Members
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Global Privacy Assembly resolution on principles regarding processing of personal information in neuroscience and neurotechnology

Latest event Date: 2024-11-01 declaration adoption

Adopted 46th Global Privacy Assembly resolution on principles regarding processing of personal information in neuroscience and neurotechnology

On 1 November 2024, the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) announced that it passed a resolution to address the ethical, legal, and data protection challenges posed by advances in neurosciences and neurotechnology. The resolution emphasised the importanc…

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Global Privacy Assembly Members
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity other service provider
adopted

Global Privacy Assembly resolution endorsing and encouraging the use of data protection certification mechanisms

Latest event Date: 2024-11-01 declaration adoption

Adopted 46th Global Privacy Assembly resolution endorsing and encouraging the use of data protection certification mechanisms

On 1 November 2024, the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) announced that it passed a resolution endorsing and encouraging the use of data protection certification mechanisms as tools to enhance privacy and data protection compliance tools globally. The …

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Global Privacy Assembly Members
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Mauritius, Dubai International Financial Centre, and Bermuda Associate Membership of Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum

Latest event Date: 2024-08-26 declaration adoption

Issued Mauritius, Dubai International Financial Centre, and Bermuda accession to the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum (GCBPR)

On 26 August 2024, the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum announced that Mauritius, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Bermuda had joined as Associate Members. This decision followed the Global Forum Assembly's approval…

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BermudaMauritiusUnited Arab Emirates
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

BIS disclosure framework and capital standard for banks' cryptoasset exposures

Latest event Date: 2024-03-24 inquiry consultation closed

Closed consultation on amendments to the cryptoasset standard

On 28 March 2024, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision closed its public consultation on the proposed amendments to the cryptoasset standard. The objective of this consultation is to refine the prudential treatment of banks' exposures to crypt…

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World Bank LowWorld Bank Lower MiddleWorld Bank Upper MiddleWorld Bank High
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), DLT development
revoked

OECD/G20 Two-Pillar-Approach regarding the Taxation of the Digital Economy

Latest event Date: 2023-10-11 treaty announcement

Published OECD Multilateral Convention to Implement Amount A of Pillar One (MLC)

On 11 October 2023, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework adopted the Multilateral Convention to Implement Amount A of Pillar One (MLC). The MLC reflects the existing consensus of the members of the Inclusive Framework, which is aimed at addressing tax c…

Implementer
G20
Policy area Taxation
Policy or regulatory element Direct taxes including Digital Service Taxes
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

IMF paper on Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets

Latest event Date: 2023-02-23 outline adoption

Published IMF paper on Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets

On 23 February 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a paper on "Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets" with the purpose of providing guidance to IMF members on key elements to develop a policy framework for crypto assets.…

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East Asia PacificEurope and Central AsiaLatin America and the CaribbeanMiddle East and North AfricaSouth Asia Load more
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Authorisation of goods or services
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
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