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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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51 events advancing 37 policy or regulatory changes:
adopted

Pax Silica Declaration

Latest event Date: 2026-06-26 declaration adoption

Pax Silica Declaration was adopted by 10 additional countries including EU, Argentina, and Germany

On 25 June 2026, 10 additional countries signed the Pax Silica Declaration at the Second Pax Silica Summit, bringing the total number of signatories to 24. The new signatories are Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, the European Union, German…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Export licensing requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development, semiconductors, infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
adopted

Joint Statement on AI Opportunity

Latest event Date: 2026-06-25 declaration adoption

Several countries adopt Joint Statement on AI Opportunity

On 25 June 2026, 35 countries signed the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity at the Second Pax Silica Summit, committing to a shared regulatory vision for artificial intelligence centered on pro-growth, pro-innovation principles. While distinct from t…

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ArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaBahrainChile Load more
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development, semiconductors
revoked

Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium

Latest event Date: 2026-03-30 treaty termination

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 …

Implementer
WTO members
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Import tariff
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children

Latest event Date: 2026-02-04 declaration adoption

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…

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UN members
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development
adopted

Technology transfer requirements in El Salvador-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

Latest event Date: 2026-01-29 treaty adoption

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…

Implementer
El SalvadorUnited States of America
Policy area Other operating conditions
Policy or regulatory element Technology transfer requirement
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions in El Salvador-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

Latest event Date: 2026-01-29 treaty adoption

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…

Implementer
El SalvadorUnited States of America
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Customs duties on electronic transmissions
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Cross-border data transfer regulation in El Salvador-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

Latest event Date: 2026-01-29 treaty adoption

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 …

Implementer
El SalvadorUnited States of America
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Cybersecurity regulation in El Salvador-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

Latest event Date: 2026-01-29 treaty adoption

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…

Implementer
El SalvadorUnited States of America
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Digital services tax provisions in El Salvador-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

Latest event Date: 2026-01-29 treaty adoption

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 …

Implementer
El SalvadorUnited States of America
Policy area Taxation
Policy or regulatory element Direct taxes including Digital Service Taxes
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

FATF list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring

Latest event Date: 2025-10-24 outline adoption

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…

Implementer
Developing CountriesDeveloped Countries
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User identification requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
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