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.
141 events advancing 86 policy or regulatory changes:
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APEC Leaders' Gyeongju Declaration
APEC leaders released Gyeongju Declaration outlining measures to support digital and AI development
On 1 November 2025, APEC leaders issued the Gyeongju Declaration, outlining measures to support digital and AI development. The declaration notes the growing role of data in the digital economy and outlines commitments to increase cooperation to fac…
HKMA and SFC OTC derivatives reporting regime including crypto currencies
Implemented enhancements to OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime including crypto currencies
On 29 September 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) implement requirements for reporting Unique Transaction Identifiers (UTIs) and Unique Product Identifiers (UPIs), in conjunction with the r…
Joint statement by twenty data protection authorities on building trustworthy data governance frameworks to encourage development of innovative and privacy-protecting AI
Twenty data protection authorities adopted joint statement on building trustworthy data governance frameworks to encourage development of innovative and privacy-protecting AI
On 17 September 2025, twenty data protection authorities, including from Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Luxembourg, Spain, and United Kingdom adopted the joint statement on bu…
Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and Securities and Futures Commission's Regulation on Virtual Asset Custodian Services
Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and Securities and Futures Commission closes consultation on Regulation on Virtual Asset Custodian Services
On 29 August 2025, Hong Kong's Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) closes the public consultation on the Regulation on Virtual Asset Custodian Services. The regulation applies to entities safekee…
Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and Securities and Futures Commission's Regulation on dealing in virtual assets
Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and Securities and Futures Commission closes consultation on Regulation on dealing in virtual assets
On 29 August 2025, Hong Kong's Financial Services and Treasury Bureau and Securities and Futures Commission closes the consultation on the Regulation on dealing in virtual assets (VA). The regulation proposes mandatory licensing for virtual asset de…
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2025 Digital and AI Ministerial Statement
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation adopted 2025 Digital and AI Ministerial Statement
On 4 August 2025, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation adopted the 2025 Digital and AI Ministerial Statement, highlighting the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving innovation and addressing socio-economic challenges. The statement emphas…
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…
Securities and Futures Commission investigation into licensed corporations's compliance with cybersecurity obligations
Securities and Futures Commission published report on cybersecurity review of licensed corporations
On 6 February 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) concluded its 2023/24 thematic cybersecurity review of licensed corporations (LC) in Hong Kong. The review assessed compliance with existing cybersecurity requirements, focusing on emer…
Securities and Futures Commission circular for virtual asset trading platforms including standards of conduct
Securities and Futures Commission adopted circular for virtual asset trading platforms including standards of conduct
On 16 January 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular to SFC-licensed virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and associated entities, following inspections of deemed-to-be-licensed virtual asset trading platform (VATP) a…
PCPD updated guidance on cloud computing
Adopted PCPD updated guidance on cloud computing clarifying relevant requirements of Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance
On 9 January 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) issued an updated guidance on cloud computing to help organisations protect personal data privacy. The guidance covers technological developments and provides recomme…