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.
89 events advancing 38 policy or regulatory changes:
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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 …
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…
Cross-border data transfer regulation in European Free Trade Association-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement
Singapore and European Free Trade Association concluded negotiations on Digital Economy Agreement
On 10 July 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) concluded negotiations on the Digital Economy Agreement. The agreement applies to firms engaged in cross-border digital trade, including …
Lawsuit on scope of access to beneficial ownership information under anti-money laundering rules under European Economic Are agreement (Combined Cases E-1/24 and E-7/24)
European Free Trade Association Court issues opinion on the scope of access to beneficial ownership information under anti-money laundering rules within the EEA agreement (Cases E-1/24 and E-7/24)
On 7 May 2025, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Court delivered an advisory opinion in joined Cases E-1/24 and E-7/24 concerning access to beneficial ownership information under anti-money laundering law in the context of the European Econ…
Regulation (EU) 2025/327 establishing a European Health Data Space (EHDS) including rules for portability and sharing of health data
European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation (2025/327) enters into force with grace period
On 25 March 2025, the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation (2025/327) entered into force with a grace period. The Regulation facilitates access to electronic health data for primary use in healthcare and secondary use for research, policy ma…
Data Protection Office guidance on the use of the DeepSeek AI platform
Data Protection Office issued guidance on the use of the DeepSeek AI platform
On 13 February 2025, the Data Protection Office of Liechtenstein issued guidance on the use of the DeepSeek AI platform. The Office noted that the use of DeepSeek R1 AI was not specifically designed for European users and is associated with consider…
Enforcement cooperation framework for GDPR cases of "strategic importance"
EDPB published updated criteria for selection of cases of “strategic importance” for closer cooperation between Data Protection Authorities
On 12 February 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published updated criteria for selecting cross-border cases of “strategic importance” to allow strategic enforcement cooperation between EU Data Protection Authorities. The updated versi…
Collective engagement to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework
Adopted Collective engagement OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework
On 26 November 2024, Singapore, together with 60 other states at the 17th Global Forum Plenary Meeting in Paraguay, committed to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This framework is designed to facilitate the automatic exchange o…
UN resolution on implications of artificial intelligence in military domain
Adopted UN resolution on the implications of artificial intelligence in military domain
On 6 November 2024, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly First Committee adopted a resolution on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military domain, proposed by the Netherlands and South Korea. The resolution addresses risks…