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.
396 events advancing 283 policy or regulatory changes:
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Updated guidelines on conduct of privacy impact assessments
National Privacy Commission closes consultation on draft updated guidelines on conduct of privacy impact assessments
On 14 August 2026, the National Privacy Commission closes the public consultation on the draft updated guidelines on the conduct of privacy impact assessments. The draft circular would set out updated rules on when a privacy impact assessment becom…
National Cybersecurity and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026 (HB9605)
House of Representatives approved National Cybersecurity and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026 (HB9605)
On 12 August 2026, the House of Representatives approved the National Cybersecurity and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026 (HB9605). The draft Bill provides for the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) un…
Pax Silica Declaration
Italy signed Pax Silica Declaration
On 31 July 2026, Italy signed the Pax Silica Declaration, becoming the initiative's 25th signatory. The Declaration calls on signatories to strengthen collaboration across the entire AI supply chain, from raw materials and energy to chip manufacturi…
Statement from APEC High-Level Forum on Artificial Intelligence on Promoting Development of Artificial Intelligence in Asia-Pacific Region
APEC member economies issued statement on Promoting Development of Artificial Intelligence in Asia-Pacific Region
On 24 July 2026, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies issued a joint statement following the High-Level Forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI), reaffirming their commitment to deepening exchanges, building consensus and stren…
Recommendations for managing emerging risks arising from frontier AI systems (Memorandum No. M-2026-034)
Central Bank issued recommendations for managing emerging risks arising from frontier AI systems
On 6 July 2026, the Central Bank issued a memorandum with recommendations that all supervised financial institutions strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks to address risks posed by frontier artificial intelligence (AI) systems capable of identif…
Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center's investigation into GoreBox over alleged detrimental graphic depictions of violence
Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center confirmed GoreBox's removal from Google Play Store and Steam
On 30 June 2026, the Philippine Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), confirmed that the video game Gorebox was removed from the Google Play Store and Steam in the Philippines, enforcing the ban announced on 23 June 2026. Both pla…
Age verification requirement in Children's Social Media Safety Act (No. 9965)
Children’s Social Media Safety Act was introduced to House of Representatives
On 29 June 2026, the Children’s Social Media Safety Act was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Bill applies to social media platforms operating in the Philippines in their handling of child users. The Bill creates a distinction between …
Joint Statement on AI Opportunity
Several countries adopt Joint Statement on AI Opportunity
On 25 June 2026, 35 countries signed the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity at the Second Pax Silica Summit, committing to a shared regulatory vision for artificial intelligence centered on pro-growth, pro-innovation principles. While distinct from t…
Governance principles for AI in financial services (Memorandum No. M-2026-031)
Central bank issued governance principles for AI in financial services
On 24 June 2026, the Central Bank issued the governance principles for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial services. The guidance applies to all supervised financial institutions and their outsourced service providers. The guidance emphasises …
Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities working group on illegal distribution of personal information
Asia-Pacific data protection authorities launched working group on illegal distribution of personal information
On 17 June 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced the launch of a working group on the illegal distribution of personal information at the 65th Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) Forum, held in Hong Kong on 16 and…