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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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Testing requirement in Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

Latest event Date: 2024-03-15 treaty drafting

Finalised Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention including testing requirement

On 15 March 2024, the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) of the Council of Europe finalised the 'Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention', which includes testing requirements. The document ai…

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AlbaniaAndorraArmeniaAustriaAzerbaijan Load more
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Testing requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
under deliberation

Design requirement in Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

Latest event Date: 2024-03-15 treaty drafting

Finalised Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention including design requirement

On 15 March 2024, the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) of the Council of Europe finalised the 'Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention', including design requirements. The document aims to …

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AlbaniaAndorraArmeniaAustriaAzerbaijan Load more
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
under deliberation

Regulation establishing a European Health Data Space (EHDS) including rules for portability and sharing of health data

Latest event Date: 2024-03-15 law passage

Adopted Council and Parliament Agreement on Regulation establishing a European Health Data Space (EHDS) including rules for portability and sharing of health data

On 15 March 2024, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS). Firstly, the agreement introduces an opt-out mechanism, granting individuals the right to…

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European Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium

Latest event Date: 2024-03-01 treaty adoption

Extension of the WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions at MC13

On 1 March 2024, the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) adopted a decision to continue the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce. The decision includes a specific focus on the development needs of developing and least-devel…

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

Lawsuit on law requiring access to encrypted messages by authorities (Podchasov v Russia)

Latest event Date: 2024-02-13 civil lawsuit ruling

Issued ECtHR ruling in lawsuit against the law requiring access to encrypted messages by authorities (Podchasov v Russia)

On 13 February 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued a ruling in the case of Podchasov v Russia (33696/19), which concerned a statutory requirement in Russia for internet communication organisers to store communication data for a l…

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AlbaniaAndorraArmeniaAustriaAzerbaijan Load more
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity messaging service provider
adopted

Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence systems in journalism

Latest event Date: 2023-11-30 declaration adoption

Adopted Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence systems in journalism, including AI provider responsibilities

On 30 November 2023, the Council of Europe Intergovernmental Steering Committee on Media and The Information Society (CDMSI) adopted the Guidelines on the responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)systems in journalism, outlining the…

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AlbaniaAndorraArmeniaAustriaAzerbaijan Load more
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User/subject right
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Collective engagement to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework

Latest event Date: 2023-11-10 declaration adoption

Adopted Collective engagement to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework

On 10 November 2023, the United Kingdom Treasury announced that it had reached an agreement with 48 countries to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) developed by the OECD, enabling the automatic exchange of information between tax…

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ArmeniaAustriaBarbadosBelgiumBelize Load more
Policy area Taxation
Policy or regulatory element Direct taxes including Digital Service Taxes
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
in force

EDPB investigation into Meta platforms Instagram and Facebook behavioural advertising practices compliance with GDPR

Latest event Date: 2023-11-10 investigation ruling

Issued DPC notification to Meta on EDPB urgent binding decision extending the ban on behavioural advertising on Facebook and Instagram in EU/EEA

On 10 November 2023, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) notified Meta of the European Data Protection Board's (EDPB) urgent binding decision extending the ban on behavioural advertising on Facebook and Instagram in the European Economic Area…

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European Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
adopted

UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information

Latest event Date: 2023-11-06 outline adoption

UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information

On 6 November 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) published guidelines for the governance of social media platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information. The report emphasis…

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AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngola Load more
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity N/A
revoked

OECD/G20 Two-Pillar-Approach regarding the Taxation of the Digital Economy

Latest event Date: 2023-10-11 treaty announcement

Published OECD Multilateral Convention to Implement Amount A of Pillar One (MLC)

On 11 October 2023, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework adopted the Multilateral Convention to Implement Amount A of Pillar One (MLC). The MLC reflects the existing consensus of the members of the Inclusive Framework, which is aimed at addressing tax c…

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G20
Policy area Taxation
Policy or regulatory element Direct taxes including Digital Service Taxes
Economic activity cross-cutting
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