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.
112 events advancing 83 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…
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement in COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, 2025
Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations including fair marketing and advertising practice requirement entered into force
On 4 December 2025, the Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, including fair marketing and advertising practice requirements, entered into force. The Regulations prohibit a range of unfair trade practices aimed at protecting consumers fro…
User rights in COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, 2025
Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations including user rights entered into force
On 4 December 2025, the Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, including user rights, entered into force. It provides consumers with a set of rights intended to protect them in the marketplace. These include the right to safety, which ensu…
Merger control regulation in COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, 2025
Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations including merger control regulation entered into force
On 4 December 2025, the Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, including merger control regulation, entered into force. The Regulations introduce a regional merger control regime under a one-stop shop model administered by the COMESA Compe…
Unilateral conduct regulation in COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, 2025
Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations including unilateral conduct regulation entered into force
On 4 December 2025, the Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, including unilateral conduct regulation, entered into force. The Regulations prohibit abuse of a dominant position by one or more undertakings operating in the Common Market. I…
Anti-competitive agreements regulation in COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, 2025
Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations including anti-competitive agreements regulation entered into force
On 4 December 2025, the Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, including anti-competitive agreements regulation, entered into force. The Regulations prohibit agreements, decisions by associations of undertakings, and concerted practices th…
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…