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.
51 events advancing 41 policy or regulatory changes:
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Communique on Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Peace and Security (PSC/MIN/COMM.1339/2026)
African Union adopted Communique on Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Peace and Security
On 16 April 2026, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) adopted Communique PSC/MIN/COMM.1339 (2026) on "Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Peace and Security" at its 1339th ministerial meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The…
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…
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…
Doha Declaration on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
National Human Rights Commission adopted Doha Declaration on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
On 28 May 2025, the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, the Minist…
Parliamentary Declaration on Digital Governance in West Africa
West African parliamentarians adopted Declaration on Digital Governance in West Africa
On 23 May 2025, parliamentarians from 10 West African countries adopted the Declaration on Digital Governance in West Africa at the West African Internet Governance Forum 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. The Declaration commits signatory parliamentarians to …
Data governance in Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence
Delegates at the Global AI Summit on Africa signed Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence including data governance commitments
On 4 April 2025, delegates at the Global AI Summit on Africa signed the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence. The Declaration highlights the establishment of a framework for African open datasets and open AI models, with the goal of improvi…
Artificial intelligence authority governance in Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence
Delegates at the Global AI Summit on Africa signed the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence including artificial intelligence authority governance commitments
On 4 April 2025, delegates at the Global AI Summit on Africa signed the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence. The Declaration outlines commitments to support the adoption of responsible national AI policies and governance frameworks that al…