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.
193 events advancing 140 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 …
National Generative AI Guidelines
National Council for Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Emerging Technologies released National Generative AI Guidelines
On 14 March 2026, the National Council for Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Emerging Technologies (NCAI) released Egypt's National Generative AI Guidelines. Developed under the leadership of the Ministry of Communications and Informat…
Guide to Egypt's National AI Governance Framework
National Council for Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Emerging Technologies released Guide to Egypt's National AI Governance Framework
On 14 March 2026, the National Council for Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Emerging Technologies (NCAI) released the Guide to Egypt’s National AI Governance Framework, prepared by the Egyptian Center for Responsible Artificial Intell…
National Guidelines for Trustworthy and Responsible AI
National Council for Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Emerging Technologies released national guidelines for trustworthy and responsible AI
On 14 March 2026, the National Council for Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Emerging Technologies (NCAI) released the National Guidelines for Trustworthy and Responsible AI. Prepared by the Egyptian Center for Responsible Artificial I…
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…