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.
72 events advancing 34 policy or regulatory changes:
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Council of Europe guidelines on privacy and data protection in context of large language models-based systems
Council of Europe released revised draft guidelines on privacy and data protection in context of large language models-based systems
On 12 May 2026, the Consultative Committee of the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data (Convention 108) of the Council of Europe released the revised draft guidelines on privacy and data p…
Recommendation on online safety and empowerment of content creators and users
Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers adopted recommendation on online safety and empowerment of users and content creators
On 8 April 2026, the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers adopted a recommendation on online safety and the empowerment of users and content creators. The recommendation calls on Member States to adopt legal frameworks, based on available evid…
Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium
Termination of WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions
On 30 March 2026, the Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions was terminated following the conclusion of the World Trade Organisation’s Ministerial Conference, which ended without consensus to extend the measure. The moratorium had …
HUDERIA Methodology and Model
Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe approved HUDERIA Model
On 25 February 2026, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe approved the HUDERIA Model. The HUDERIA Model complements the HUDERIA Methodology adopted in 2024 by providing supporting materials and resources for its implementation. These …
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…
FATF list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring
FATF released updated list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring
On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released an updated list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring following the completion of the fourth FATF plenary meeting. Such jurisdictions have committed to the implementation of m…
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…
FATF sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers
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…
Doha Declaration on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
National Human Rights Commission adopted Doha Declaration on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
On 28 May 2025, the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, the Minist…
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…