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.
276 events advancing 160 policy or regulatory changes:
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Commitment to continuation of moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions in CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement
CPTPP and EU members announced CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement including commitment to continuation of moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions
On 20 November 2025, Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the European Union (EU) issued the CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement, including a commitment to co…
Cross-border data transfer regulation in CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement
CPTPP and EU members announced CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 20 November 2025, Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the European Union (EU) issued the CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement, including cross-border data …
Commitment to maintain moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions in CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement
Parties to CPTPP and ASEAN Members announced CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement including commitment to maintain moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions
On 20 November 2025, Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and ASEAN Members issued the CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement, which includes a reaffirmed commitm…
Cross-border data transfer regulation in CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement
Parties to CPTPP and ASEAN Members announced CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 20 November 2025, Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and ASEAN Members announced the CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement, including cross-border data tran…
Communications and Multimedia Commission investigation into TikTok's internal monitoring and enforcement mechanisms against criminal misuse
Communications and Multimedia Commission requested information from TikTok regarding its internal monitoring and enforcement mechanisms against criminal misuse
On 7 November 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) requested an official explanation from TikTok following reports that the platform was used to recruit individuals for drug smuggling abroad. MCMC sought details on Tik…
Broadcasting licensing clarification under Communications and Multimedia Act
Communications and Multimedia Commission issued statement clarifying that broadcasting licences under Communications and Multimedia Act do not include 80% local content requirement
On 1 November 2025, the Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued a statement clarifying that broadcasting licences issued under the Communications and Multimedia Act do not include any requirement for 80% local content. The clarificati…
APEC Leaders' Gyeongju Declaration
APEC leaders released Gyeongju Declaration outlining measures to support digital and AI development
On 1 November 2025, APEC leaders issued the Gyeongju Declaration, outlining measures to support digital and AI development. The declaration notes the growing role of data in the digital economy and outlines commitments to increase cooperation to fac…
Communications and Multimedia Commission lawsuit against Telegram channels over allegedly spreading harmful content
High Court issued interim injunction against Telegram and channels over spreading harmful content in violation of Communications and Multimedia Act
On 31 October 2025, the High Court in Kuala Lumpur issued an Erinford injunction in favour of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in proceedings against the Telegram platform as an application service provider class license…
ASEAN AI Safety Network (ASEAN AI Safe)
ASEAN Member States adopted Declaration on Establishment of ASEAN AI Safety Network (ASEAN AI Safe)
On 26 October 2025, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adopted the Declaration on the Establishment of an ASEAN AI Safety Network (ASEAN AI Safe). The Declaration established ASEAN AI Safe as a voluntary and non-…
Prohibition on data transfer restriction in United States-Malaysia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States and Malaysia signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 26 October 2025, the United States and Malaysia signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade concerning cross-border data transfer regulation. The Agreement commits Malaysia to ensuring protected cross-border transfer of electronic data across trusted…