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.
107 events advancing 75 policy or regulatory changes:
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APEC ministers responsible for trade's joint statement including measures on AI cooperation and cross-border e-commerce (Suzhou statement)
APEC ministers responsible for trade adopted joint statement including measures on AI cooperation and cross-border e-commerce
On 23 May 2026, Trade Ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) adopted the joint statement (Suzhou statement) on advancing regional trade integration, resilient supply chains, trade digitalisation, services liberalisation, and coo…
AI industry talent identification guidelines
Ministry of Digital Affairs published AI industry talent identification guidelines
On 18 May 2026, the Ministry of Digital Affairs published the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry talent identification guidelines. The Guidelines are directed at enterprises seeking to identify and cultivate AI talent and serve as a reference for…
Joint statement on maintaining moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions (No. WT/GC/283)
23 WTO members issued joint statement committing to maintain moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions
On 1 April 2026, a group of 23 WTO member countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Norway, Japan, United States and United Kingdom issued a joint statement committing to maintain the practice of not imposing customs duties on electronic t…
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 …
Semiconductor equipment cybersecurity standard certification scheme (SEMI E187)
Administration for Digital Industries and SEMI established the SEMI E187 semiconductor equipment cybersecurity standard certification scheme
On 23 March 2026, the Administration for Digital Industries and SEMI jointly established the SEMI E187 semiconductor equipment cybersecurity standard certification scheme, effective on the date of its announcement. The scheme establishes a certifica…
Updated Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules System Program Requirements
Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum updated the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules System Program Requirements
On 23 March 2026, the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum updated the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules System Program Requirements (PRs). The PRs apply to organisations seeking certification under the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Sy…
Amendments to Certain Provisions of the Enforcement Rules of the Personal Data Protection Act
Preparatory Office of the Personal Data Protection Commission closes consultation on Draft Amendments to Certain Provisions of the Enforcement Rules of the Personal Data Protection Act
On 23 March 2026, the Preparatory Office of the Personal Data Protection Commission closes the public consultation on the Draft Amendments to Certain Provisions of the Enforcement Rules of the Personal Data Protection Act, which had been open since …
Personal Data Incident Notification, Reporting and Response Measures
Personal Data Protection Commission Preparatory Office closes consultation on Draft Personal Data Incident Notification, Reporting and Response Measures
On 23 March 2026, the Personal Data Protection Commission Preparatory Office closed the public consultation, which had been open since 22 January 2026, on the Draft Personal Data Incident Notification, Reporting and Response Measures. The Draft Meas…
Personal Data File Security Maintenance Management Regulations
Preparatory Office of the Personal Data Protection Commission closes consultation on Draft Personal Data File Security Maintenance Management Regulations
On 23 March 2026, the Preparatory Office of the Personal Data Protection Commission closes the public consultation on the Draft Personal Data File Security Maintenance Management Regulations, which had been open since 22 January 2026. The Draft Regu…
Fair Trade Commission's inquiry into competition law issues related to generative AI
Fair Trade Commission published report and policy statement on generative AI and competition
On 18 March 2026, the Fair Trade Commission published the report and policy statement on generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and competition, following a public consultation held between July and September 2025. The statement applies to enterpri…