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.
194 events advancing 121 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 …
Electronic communications managed service licence
National Communications Authority closes consultation on electronic communications managed service licence
On 6 March 2026, the National Communications Authority closes the public consultation on the proposed electronic communications managed service licence under Section 27 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008. The proposal applies to entities tha…
Joint statement on AI generated imagery
Data Protection Authorities adopted joint statement on AI generated imagery raising concerns on defamatory content and harm to vulnerable groups
On 23 February 2026, 61 Data Protection Authorities, including those from Australia, Spain, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and the European Data Protection Board, adopted a joint statement raising concerns about Artificial In…
Notice on unauthorised mass advertising of virtual asset and stablecoin products
Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission adopted joint notice on unauthorised mass advertising of virtual asset and stablecoin products
On 20 February 2026, the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a joint notice directing Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to cease the unauthorised mass advertising of virtual asset and stablecoin products. The …
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…
National Communications Authority Value Added Services (VAS) Guidelines
National Communications Authority closes consultation on Value Added Services (VAS) Guidelines
On 4 February 2026, the National Communications Authority closes the public consultation, which had been open since 6 January 2026, on the draft Value Added Services (VAS) Guidelines. The draft guidelines intended to clarify the regulatory framework…
Regulatory sandbox framework for virtual asset service providers
Securities and Exchange Commission announced regulatory sandbox framework for virtual asset service providers
On 23 January 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana (SEC) announced that it is finalising a regulatory sandbox framework for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154). The …
Cybersecurity requirement in Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025
Parliament adopted Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 including cybersecurity requirement
On 12 December 2025, Parliament adopted the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, which includes a cybersecurity requirement, on third reading. The Act's date of entry into force will be announced. The Act will apply to virtual asset service pr…
Authorisation requirements in Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025
Parliament adopted Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 including authorisation requirements
On 12 December 2025, Parliament adopted the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, which includes authorisation requirements, on third reading. The Act's date of entry into force will be announced. The Act will apply to virtual asset service pro…
User identification requirement in Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025
Parliament adopted Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 including user identification requirement
On 12 December 2025, Parliament adopted the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, which includes a user identification requirement, on third reading. The Act's date of entry into force will be announced. The Act will apply to virtual asset serv…