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.
268 events advancing 176 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 …
EU-Kenya Digital Dialogue
EU and Kenya launched first Digital Dialogue
On 18 March 2026, the European Union and Kenya announced the launch of a Digital Dialogue at the EU Tech Business Offer Forum in Nairobi, marking Kenya as the first country in Africa to establish such a framework with the EU. The EU–Kenya Digital Di…
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…
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…
Kazakhstan-Kenya Economic and Digital Cooperation
Kazakhstan-Kenya announced Economic and Digital Cooperation
On 17 February 2026, the Governments of Kenya and Kazakhstan announced plans to strengthen bilateral economic and digital cooperation during the Kazakhstan–Kenya Business Forum. The initiative seeks to expand trade and investment and to promote valu…
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…
Directive on use of digital certification services by critical information infrastructure (CII) providers
Directive on use of digital certification services by critical information infrastructure (CII) providers enters into force
On 1 January 2026, a Directive on the use of digital certification services by Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) providers enters into force. It requires designated CII systems in sectors such as telecommunications, banking, and healthcare t…
National AI Strategy 2025-2030 Implementation Roadmap
National AI Strategy 2025-2030 Implementation Roadmap was released
On 31 December 2025, the Central Government announced the Kenya National AI Strategy 2025-2030 Implementation Roadmap to guide the national digital transformation agenda. The strategy outlines 5 strategic priorities aimed at establishing the country…
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner investigation into Diamond Trust Bank Kenya and Uganda for alleged breaches of data protection regulations
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner fined Diamond Trust Bank Kenya and Uganda KES 500'000 for breaches of data protection regulations
On 24 November 2025, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Kenya issued a penalty notice against Diamond Trust Bank Kenya and Uganda, imposing a total fine of KES 500'000 and issuing an enforcement notice against Diamond Trust Ban…