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.
55 events advancing 38 policy or regulatory changes:
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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 …
Cybersecurity regulation in United States-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States and Ecuador signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including cybersecurity regulation
On 13 March 2026, the United States and Ecuador signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Section 3 of the agreement covers digital trade and technology. Under the agreement, Ecuador committed to collaborating with the US to address cybersecurity cha…
Prohibition of technology transfer requirement in United States-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States and Ecuador signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including prohibition of source code transfer requirements
On 13 March 2026, the United States and Ecuador signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Section 3 of the agreement covers digital trade and technology. Under the agreement, Ecuador agreed not to impose market entry conditions requiring US entities …
Cross-border data transfer regulation in United States-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States and Ecuador signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 13 March 2026, the United States and Ecuador signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Section 3 of the agreement covers digital trade and technology. Under the agreement, Ecuador committed to ensuring the transfer of data across trusted borders, …
Measures addressing customs duties on electronic transmissions in United States-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States and Ecuador signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including commitments addressing customs duties on electronic transmissions
On 13 March 2026, the United States and Ecuador signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Section 3 of the agreement covers digital trade and technology. Under the Agreement, Ecuador committed to support the adoption of a permanent moratorium on cust…
Measures addressing digital service tax in United States-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States and Ecuador signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including commitments regarding digital service tax
On 13 March 2026, the United States and Ecuador signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Section 3 of the agreement covers digital trade and technology. Under the agreement, Ecuador committed not to impose digital services taxes, or similar measures…
Joint statement on AI generated imagery
Data Protection Authorities adopted joint statement on AI generated imagery raising concerns on defamatory content and harm to vulnerable groups
On 23 February 2026, 61 Data Protection Authorities, including those from Australia, Spain, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and the European Data Protection Board, adopted a joint statement raising concerns about Artificial In…
Statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children
UNICEF issued statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children classifying deepfake abuse as child sexual abuse material and calling for criminalisation and prevention measures
On 4 February 2026, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children. The statement notes the rapid rise in the volume of AI-generated sexualised images, including deepfakes produced throug…
FATF list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring
FATF released updated list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring
On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released an updated list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring following the completion of the fourth FATF plenary meeting. Such jurisdictions have committed to the implementation of m…
Superintendency for the Protection of Personal Data's Regulation for the Application of Fine Calculation Methodology (Resolution No. SPDP-SPD-2025-0022-R)
Regulation for the application of the methodology for calculating fines in the administrative sanctions regime enters into force (Resolution No. SPDP-SPD-2025-0022-R)
On 16 October 2025, the Regulation for the application of the methodology for calculating fines in the administrative sanctions regime enters into force. The Regulation applies to public officials and private entities, including public companies act…