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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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43 events advancing 24 policy or regulatory changes:
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Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium

Latest event Date: 2024-03-01 treaty adoption

Extension of the WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions at MC13

On 1 March 2024, the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) adopted a decision to continue the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce. The decision includes a specific focus on the development needs of developing and least-devel…

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WTO members
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Import tariff
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Communications, Digital and Technology for 2024-2029

Latest event Date: 2024-02-02 declaration adoption

Announced ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Communications, Digital and Technology for 2024-2029

On 2 February 2024, the announcement was made regarding the results of the fourth ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting 2024. Notably, during the meeting, the ADGMIN and China jointly welcomed the ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperati…

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ASEAN
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Interoperability requirement
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Testing Requirements in ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics

Latest event Date: 2024-02-02 declaration adoption

Adopted ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics including Testing Requirements

On 2 February 2024, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) adopted the Guide on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Ethics, including testing requirements to be followed to ensure the developme…

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ASEAN
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Testing requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
adopted

Principles and Design Requirements in ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics

Latest event Date: 2024-02-02 declaration adoption

Adopted ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics including Principles and Design Requirements

On 2 February 2024, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) adopted the Guide on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Ethics, including design and principles to be followed to ensure the developm…

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ASEAN
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
adopted

Guide on ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses and EU Standard Contractual Clauses

Latest event Date: 2024-02-02 declaration adoption

Issued Updated Joint Guide to ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses and EU Standard Contractual Clauses

On 2 February 2024, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers adopted the Joint Guide to ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses and EU Standard Contractual Clauses, including new information on the personal data transfer mechanis…

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ASEANEuropean Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information

Latest event Date: 2023-11-06 outline adoption

UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information

On 6 November 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) published guidelines for the governance of social media platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information. The report emphasis…

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AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngola Load more
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity N/A
under deliberation

Initiative on International Trade and Economic Cooperation Framework for Digital Economy and Green Development

Latest event Date: 2023-10-18 declaration announcement

Announced Initiative on International Trade and Economic Cooperation Framework for Digital Economy and Green Development

On 18 October 2023, in the context of the Belt and Road Forum, China, together with 35 other countries, announced the Initiative on International Trade and Economic Cooperation Framework for Digital Economy and Green Development. The Initiative is b…

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AfghanistanArgentinaBelarusBrunei DarussalamCambodia Load more
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Border measure, nes
Economic activity cross-cutting
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
under deliberation

ASEAN Digital Economic Framework Agreement

Latest event Date: 2023-09-03 treaty announcement

Announced ASEAN Digital Economic Framework Agreement

On 3 September 2023, ASEAN announced the launch of negotiations on a Digital Economic Framework Agreement (DEFA). According to the press release, the ASEAN DEFA is intended to facilitate cross-border digital trade by improving digital rules in key a…

Implementer
ASEAN
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Negotiations for UK Accession to Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Latest event Date: 2023-07-16 treaty signing

Signed UK’s Accession Protocol to the CPTPP

On 16 July 2023, the UK became the first economy to accede to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) after the signing of the UK’s Accession Protocol. The CPTPP contains numerous provisions affecting the di…

Implementer
CPTPP
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Border measure, nes
Economic activity cross-cutting
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