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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45 events advancing 24 policy or regulatory changes:
adopted

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

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

International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) 2023 Declaration

Latest event Date: 2023-11-01 declaration announcement

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…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
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…

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

Accession to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) by Costa Rica

Latest event Date: 2023-10-06 treaty announcement

Announced commencement of the accession process of Costa Rica to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)

On 6 October 2023, Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry announced that the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) Joint Committee agreed to formally commence the accession process for Costa Rica. The Joint Committee established an Access…

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ChileCosta RicaNew ZealandRepublic of KoreaSingapore
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Cross-border data transfer regulation in EU-Latin America and Caribbean Digital Alliance

Latest event Date: 2023-07-17 declaration adoption

Adopted EU-LAC Joint Declaration on a Digital Alliance, including a commitment to collaborate on Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT)

On 17 July 2023, the European Commission has published the EU-LAC Joint Declaration on a Digital Alliance. The European Union (EU) and a group of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries have established the EU-LAC Digital Alliance to deepen the…

Implementer
Latin America and the CaribbeanEuropean Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

International Statement to Remove Online Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Latest event Date: 2023-06-28 declaration adoption

Signed International Statement to Remove Online Child Sexual Abuse Materials

On 28 June 2023, 71 governments signed a call to action statement to proactively remove and combat child sexual exploitation and abuse material online. In particular, governments highlighted the urgent need for action by governments, internet servic…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

Ibero-American Network investigation into ChatGPT data processing practices

Latest event Date: 2023-05-08 investigation announcement

Announced Ibero-American Network coordinated action in investigation into ChatGPT data processing practices

On 8 May 2023, the Ibero-American Network for the Protection of Personal Data (RIPD) adopted coordinated measures regarding the investigation into OpenAI's platform ChatGPT data processing practices. The RIPD alleges that the ChatGPT platform may po…

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AndorraArgentinaBrazilCape VerdeChile Load more
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity ML and AI development
adopted

OECD Report on Moving forward on Data Free Flow with Trust: New evidence and analysis of business experiences

Latest event Date: 2023-04-27 outline adoption

Released OECD report Moving forward on Data Free Flow with Trust: New evidence and analysis of business experiences

On 27 April 2023, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released a report titled "Moving forward on data free flow with trust: New evidence and analysis of business experiences", which focuses on private-sector perspective…

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

OECD paper on Artificial Intelligence Language Models

Latest event Date: 2023-04-13 outline adoption

Published OECD paper on Artificial Intelligence Language Models

On 13 April 2023, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a digital economy paper entitled “AI Language Models: Technological, Socio-Economic and Policy Considerations”. The paper outlines the AI language model an…

Implementer
OECD members
Policy area Other operating conditions
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
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