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.
47 events advancing 34 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 …
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…
Technology transfer requirements in El Salvador-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
El Salvador and United States adopted Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including technology transfer requirements
On 29 January 2026, El Salvador and the United States adopted the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Article 3.3 prohibits El Salvador from requiring US persons to transfer or provide access to technologies, production processes, source code, or proprie…
Prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions in El Salvador-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
El Salvador and United States adopted Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions
On 29 January 2026, El Salvador and the United States signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Article 3.4 stipulates that El Salvador shall not impose customs duties on electronic transmissions, including content transmitted electronically. Additio…
Cross-border data transfer regulation in El Salvador-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
El Salvador and United States adopted Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 29 January 2026, El Salvador and the United States signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. The Agreement requires El Salvador to ensure the free transfer of data across trusted borders for business purposes and to recognise the United States as …
Cybersecurity regulation in El Salvador-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
El Salvador and United States adopted Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including cybersecurity regulation
On 29 January 2026, El Salvador and the United States adopted the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Article 3.2 of the Agreement mandates that El Salvador shall collaborate with the United States to address cybersecurity challenges as of its commitment…
Digital services tax provisions in El Salvador-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
El Salvador and United States adopted Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including digital services tax provisions
On 29 January 2026, El Salvador and the United States signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Under Article 3.1, El Salvador is prohibited from imposing digital services taxes, or similar taxes, that discriminate against US companies in law or in …
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…
United Nations General Assembly resolution on Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI Governance
UN General Assembly adopted resolution on establishment of Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and launch of Global Dialogue on AI Governance
On 26 August 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution on the terms of reference and modalities for the establishment and functioning of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Gl…
FATF sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers
FATF released sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers
On 26 June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), assessing global progress in implementing Recommendatio…