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.
103 events advancing 44 policy or regulatory changes:
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Council of Europe guidelines on privacy and data protection in context of large language models-based systems
Council of Europe released revised draft guidelines on privacy and data protection in context of large language models-based systems
On 12 May 2026, the Consultative Committee of the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data (Convention 108) of the Council of Europe released the revised draft guidelines on privacy and data p…
Recommendation on online safety and empowerment of content creators and users
Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers adopted recommendation on online safety and empowerment of users and content creators
On 8 April 2026, the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers adopted a recommendation on online safety and the empowerment of users and content creators. The recommendation calls on Member States to adopt legal frameworks, based on available evid…
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 …
Cross-border data transfer regulation in European Free Trade Association-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement
Singapore and European Free Trade Association Digital Economy Agreement entered into force for Singapore and Norway
On 1 March 2026, the Singapore-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Digital Economy Agreement entered into force for Singapore and Norway. The Agreement applies to firms engaged in cross-border digital trade, including e-payments, cloud services, …
HUDERIA Methodology and Model
Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe approved HUDERIA Model
On 25 February 2026, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe approved the HUDERIA Model. The HUDERIA Model complements the HUDERIA Methodology adopted in 2024 by providing supporting materials and resources for its implementation. These …
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,…
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…
Data Protection Authority's investigation into TikTok's international data transfers
Data protection authority issued notice highlighting risks arising from TikTok’s international data transfers
On 8 January 2026, the Liechtenstein Data Protection Authority (DSS), issued a notice informing users that TikTok continues to transfer personal data to China and other third countries, and making recommendations to both uses and organisations. DSS …
Global Privacy Assembly Resolution on meaningful human oversight of decisions involving AI systems
Global Privacy Assembly adopted Resolution on the collection, use and disclosure of personal data to pre-train, train and fine-tune AI models
On 19 September 2025, the Global Privacy Assembly adopted the Resolution on the collection, use and disclosure of personal data to pre-train, train and fine-tune AI models at its 47th Closed Session. The resolution acknowledges concerns regarding th…
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…