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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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Joint statement by twenty data protection authorities on building trustworthy data governance frameworks to encourage development of innovative and privacy-protecting AI

Latest event Date: 2025-09-17 declaration adoption

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…

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AustraliaBelgiumBulgariaCanadaCroatia Load more
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection authority governance
Economic activity ML and AI development
adopted

FATF sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers

Latest event Date: 2025-06-26 outline adoption

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…

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Developing CountriesDeveloped Countries
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Operational license requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
adopted

Filing Guidelines on the Standard Contract for Cross-Border Flow of Personal Information in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland, Hong Kong)

Latest event Date: 2024-09-16 outline adoption

Adopted Filing Guidelines on the Standard Contract for Cross-Border Flow of Personal Information in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland, Hong Kong)

On 16 September 2024, the Hong Kong Digital Policy Office (DPO) adopted the Filing Guidelines on the Standard Contract for Cross-Border Flow of Personal Information in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland, Hong Kong). The filing …

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ChinaHong KongMacao
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
in force

Guidelines for the Implementation of Standard Contracts for Cross-Border Flow of Personal Information in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland, Macao)

Latest event Date: 2024-09-10 order implementation

Implemented Guidelines for the Implementation of Standard Contracts for Cross-Border Flow of Personal Information in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland, Macao)

On 10 September 2024, the Guidelines for the Implementation of Standard Contracts for Cross-Border Flow of Personal Information in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland, Macao) were issued and implemented by the Cyberspace Adminis…

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ChinaHong KongMacao
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Memorandum of Cooperation on Promoting Cross-Border Data Flows in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

Latest event Date: 2024-09-09 declaration signing

Signed Memorandum of Cooperation on Promoting Cross-Border Data Flows in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

On 9 September 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and the Financial Affairs Bureau of the Macao signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Promoting Cross-Border Data Flows in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The memorandum…

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ChinaChinaMacao
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

BIS disclosure framework and capital standard for banks' cryptoasset exposures

Latest event Date: 2024-03-24 inquiry consultation closed

Closed consultation on amendments to the cryptoasset standard

On 28 March 2024, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision closed its public consultation on the proposed amendments to the cryptoasset standard. The objective of this consultation is to refine the prudential treatment of banks' exposures to crypt…

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World Bank LowWorld Bank Lower MiddleWorld Bank Upper MiddleWorld Bank High
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), DLT development
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…

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

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

IMF paper on Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets

Latest event Date: 2023-02-23 outline adoption

Published IMF paper on Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets

On 23 February 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a paper on "Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets" with the purpose of providing guidance to IMF members on key elements to develop a policy framework for crypto assets.…

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East Asia PacificEurope and Central AsiaLatin America and the CaribbeanMiddle East and North AfricaSouth Asia Load more
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Authorisation of goods or services
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
under deliberation

UNESCO Guidelines for Regulating Digital Platforms

Latest event Date: 2023-02-08 outline drafting

Published second draft UNESCO Guidelines for Regulating Digital Platforms including content moderation

On 8 February 2023, UNESCO published the second draft of the “Guidelines for regulating digital platforms: A multistakeholder approach to safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information” to be reviewed in the UNESCO Internet for Trust G…

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AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAnguilla Load more
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: app stores, search service provider, platform intermediary: other
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