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.
59 events advancing 32 policy or regulatory changes:
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Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium
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…
Colombia tax reform proposal including taxation of digital services
Implemented Colombian Digital Services Tax (Law 2277 of 13 December 2022)
On 1 January 2024, the Colombian tax reform introducing the application of a Digital Services Tax came into effect. In particular, new Article 20.3 provides that foreign digital services without establishment in the Colombian territory but with a si…
UN Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence
Adopted Interim Report on AI Governance by UN AI Advisory Body
On 21 December 2023, the UN Secretary-General's AI Advisory Body published the Interim Report Governing AI for Humanity. The report proposes a global governance framework for AI development, focusing on inclusivity, public interest, data governance,…
Data Protection Regulation in Colombia's Law (059/23) on Public Policy Guidelines for AI
Passed Law (059/23) on Public Policy Guidelines for AI including Data Protection Regulation
On 14 November 2023, the Colombian Senate passed a law establishing public policy guidelines for the development, use, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) (059/23). The law includes provisions for data protection, requiring those resp…
Establishment of AI Authority in Colombia's Law (059/23) on Public Policy Guidelines for AI
Passed Law (059/23) on Public Policy Guidelines for AI including AI Authority
On 14 November 2023, the Colombian Senate passed a law establishing public policy guidelines for the development, use, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) (059/23). The law sets out principles for AI, including human authority, common…
UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information
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…
International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) 2023 Declaration
Issued International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) 2023 Declaration
On 1 November 2023, the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) issued a joint statement following its third convening in 2023. The CRI consists of 50 members, including countries as well as international organisations such as INTERPOL. Du…
OECD/G20 Two-Pillar-Approach regarding the Taxation of the Digital Economy
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…
Adopted Memorandum of Understanding between consumer protection authorities of US, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru
Adopted Memorandum of Understanding between consumer protection authorities of US, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru
On 29 September 2023, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the signing, together with the consumer protection authorities of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, of a Memorandum of Understanding (MMOU) aiming to combat cross-border fraud. T…
Declaration on data scraping and privacy
Adopted declaration on data scraping and privacy addressing data protection regulation
On 24 August 2023, several data protection authorities (DPAs) including from New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and the UK, among others, issued a statement jointly addressing the issue of data scraping and privacy. They emphasise that publicly accessi…