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.
344 events advancing 197 policy or regulatory changes:
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Cybersecurity authority governance in Cybercrimes Act 2026 (Bill No. DR 8/2026)
Cybercrimes Act including cybersecurity authority governance was introduced to House of Representatives
On 22 June 2026, the Cybercrimes Act, including cybersecurity authority governance, was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Act applies to entities that provide communications services to users, process or store data on behalf of users o…
Cybersecurity regulation in Cybercrimes Act 2026 (Bill No. DR 8/2026)
Cybercrimes Act including cybersecurity regulation was introduced to House of Representatives
On 22 June 2026, the Cybercrimes Act, including cybersecurity regulation, was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Act applies to entities that provide communications services to users, process or store data on behalf of users or communic…
Anti-Bully (Tribunal for Anti-Bully) Regulations 2026 (No. PU A 223)
Anti-Bully (Tribunal for Anti-Bully) Regulations enter into force
On 16 June 2026, the Anti-Bully (Tribunal for Anti-Bully) Regulations under the Anti-Bully Act entered into force. The Regulations establish procedural rules for proceedings before the Tribunal for Anti-Bully and apply to all parties involved in bul…
Anti-bully Act 2026 (No. 876)
Anti-bully Act 2026 (Act 876) including content moderation regulation enters into force
On 16 June 2026, the remaining provisions of the Anti-bully Act 2026 entered into force by appointment of the Minister in Federal Government Gazette notification P.U. (B) 209. The Act defines bullying to include acts carried out through electronic o…
Amended Communications and Multimedia Act
Communications and Multimedia Commission opened consultation on amended Communications and Multimedia Act
On 10 June 2026, the Communications and Multimedia Commission opened a public consultation on the proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act, 1998, until 10 July 2026. The proposals apply to the governance and statutory authority o…
Communications and Multimedia Commission's child protection code under Online Safety Act
Child protection code under Online Safety Act enters into force
On 1 June 2026, the child protection code under the Online Safety Act 2025 entered into force. The Code, issued by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) under section 80 of the Act, applies to licensed applications service pr…
Communications and Multimedia Commission's risk mitigation code under Online Safety Act
Risk mitigation code under Online Safety Act enters into force
On 1 June 2026, the risk mitigation code under the Online Safety Act 2025 entered into force. The Code, issued by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) under section 80 of the Act, applies to licensed applications service pro…
China-ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Industry Innovation Centre
China-ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Industry Innovation Centre was inaugurated in Beijing
On 24 May 2026, the China-ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Industry Innovation Centre (China-ASEAN AI Centre) was inaugurated in Beijing. The China-ASEAN AI Centre was established under the framework of the China-ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting to adv…
APEC ministers responsible for trade's joint statement including measures on AI cooperation and cross-border e-commerce (Suzhou statement)
APEC ministers responsible for trade adopted joint statement including measures on AI cooperation and cross-border e-commerce
On 23 May 2026, Trade Ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) adopted the joint statement (Suzhou statement) on advancing regional trade integration, resilient supply chains, trade digitalisation, services liberalisation, and coo…
Communications and Multimedia Commission investigation into alleged false narratives pertaining to race, religion, and royalty distributed on TikTok
Communications and Multimedia Commission issued notice against TikTok requiring prompt removal of offensive content directed at Malaysian royal institutions
On 21 May 2026, the Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued a notice to TikTok in relation to content reportedly not removed in a timely manner, including content concerning Malaysian royal institutions. The notice requests the platfo…