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.
188 events advancing 136 policy or regulatory changes:
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New Delhi AI Impact Summit Declaration
New Delhi AI Impact Summit Declaration, including voluntary framework for trustworthy and development oriented AI was adopted
On 20 February 2026, 87 countries, including Australia, the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the European Union, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development, endorsed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit Declaration,…
COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission investigation into Meta Platforms over alleged abuse of a dominant position
COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission announced investigation into Meta Platforms over alleged anti-competitive conduct in WhatsApp's business solution terms
On 17 February 2026, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition and Consumer Commission announced an investigation into Meta Platforms and opened a public consultation over alleged abuse of a dominant position under the C…
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…
Data Subject Consent Guidelines
Personal Data Protection Center released Data Subject Consent Guidelines
On 26 January 2026, the Personal Data Protection Center (PDPC) released the Data Subject Consent Guidelines, Version 1.1, setting out non-binding guidance on consent as a lawful basis for processing under Article 3 and Article 6 of the Personal Data…
Lawful Bases of Processing Guidelines
Personal Data Protection Center released Lawful Bases of Processing Guidelines
On 26 January 2026, the Personal Data Protection Center (PDPC) released the Lawful Bases of Processing Guidelines, Version 1.1, which outline the lawful bases for processing personal data under Article 6 of the Personal Data Protection Law enacted b…
Electronic Direct Marketing Guidelines
Personal Data Protection Center released Electronic Direct Marketing Guidelines
On 26 January 2026, the Personal Data Protection Center (PDPC) released the Electronic Direct Marketing Guidelines (Version 1.1). The Guidelines clarify obligations under Chapter 8 of the Personal Data Protection Law enacted by Law No. 151 of the ye…
Data Protection Officer Guidelines
Personal Data Protection Center released Data Protection Officer Guidelines
On 26 January 2026, the Personal Data Protection Center (PDPC) released Version 1.1 of the Data Protection Officer Guidelines. These Guidelines assist data users in complying with the Personal Data Protection Law enacted by Law No. 151 of 2020 and t…
Guidelines on Data Protection Officer Categories
Personal Data Protection Center released Guidelines on Data Protection Officer Categories
On 26 January 2026, the Personal Data Protection Center (PDPC) released the Guidelines on Data Protection Officer Categories. These Guidelines establish a professional hierarchy for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in Egypt by categorising them into …
Data Users Guidelines
Personal Data Protection Center released Data Users Guidelines
On 26 January 2026, the Personal Data Protection Center (PDPC) released Version 1.1 of the Data Users Guidelines. These Guidelines clarify the roles and responsibilities of data users under the Personal Data Protection Law. The Guidelines distinguis…
Data Protection Principles Guidelines
Personal Data Protection Center released Data Protection Principles Guidelines
On 26 January 2026, the Personal Data Protection Center (PDPC) released the Data Protection Principles Guidelines (Version 1.1). The Guidelines provide interpretive and regulatory guidance on the fundamental principles governing the processing of pe…