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.
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Testing requirement in Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
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…
Design requirement in Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
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 …
Lawsuit on law requiring access to encrypted messages by authorities (Podchasov v Russia)
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…
Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence systems in journalism
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…
UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information
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…
Switzerland Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention No. 108 on Data Protection (CETS No. 223)
Ratified Council of Europe Convention No. 108 on Data Protection (CETS No. 223 Protocol)
On 7 September 2023, Switzerland ratified the amending Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Data (CETS 223). The CETS 223 is a globally recognised and legally binding agreement aimed …
IMF paper on Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets
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.…
UNESCO Guidelines for Regulating Digital Platforms
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…
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
UNESCO adopts recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
The General Conference of UNESCO adopted the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence at its 41st session. This occurred two years after the resolution of the previous General Conference's session in November 2019 to develop this firs…
Council of Europe recommendations on the processing of personal data in the context of profiling
Adopted Recommendations on the processing of personal data in the context of profiling
The Recommendations on the protection of individuals with regard to automatic processing of personal data in the context of profiling are approved by the members of the Council of Europe. The recommendation defines "profiling" any form of automated …