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.
350 events advancing 250 policy or regulatory changes:
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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 …
Global Privacy Enforcement Network's inquiry into children's privacy practices on websites and applications
Global Privacy Enforcement Network adopted report on children's privacy practices on websites and applications
On 25 March 2026, the Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) published a sweep report examining children's privacy practices across 876 websites and applications. The inquiry found that, while age assurance use has increased since 2015, 88% of pl…
Updated Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules System Program Requirements
Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum updated the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules System Program Requirements
On 23 March 2026, the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum updated the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules System Program Requirements (PRs). The PRs apply to organisations seeking certification under the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Sy…
National Authority for Child Care assessment of Meta's measures to address accounts linked to child trafficking
National Authority for Child Care requested that Meta Philippines remove groups associated with child trafficking
On 6 March 2026, the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) requested that Meta Philippines remove Facebook groups and accounts reported to be involved in online child trafficking, illegal adoption, and exploitation. The NACC encouraged social med…
Online consumer complaint mediation initiative
Department of Trade and Industry issued report on online consumer complaints following mediation initiative with e-commerce platforms
On 5 March 2026, the Department of Trade and Industry reported that pending consumer complaints had been reduced by more than 50% following a nationwide mediation initiative conducted between 23 and 27 February 2026. The initiative was organised by …
Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center investigation into illegal online gambling operators and promoters
Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center published findings from investigation into illegal online gambling operators and promoters
On 4 March 2026, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center published findings from a crackdown on illegal online gambling websites, mobile applications and social media influencers promoting them. The monitoring initiative documented and …
Amendment to merger notification thresholds under Competition Act
Competition Commission revised merger notification thresholds under Competition Act
On 1 March 2026, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) updated the merger notification thresholds under the Philippine Competition Act. It was stated that mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures must be notified to the PCC when the size of t…
Joint statement on AI generated imagery
Data Protection Authorities adopted joint statement on AI generated imagery raising concerns on defamatory content and harm to vulnerable groups
On 23 February 2026, 61 Data Protection Authorities, including those from Australia, Spain, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and the European Data Protection Board, adopted a joint statement raising concerns about Artificial In…
Competition Commission market study into intersection of competition and data privacy in social media and search platforms
Competition Commission published market study examining intersection of competition policy and data privacy in social media and search platforms
On 20 February 2026, the Philippine Competition Commission published a market study examining the intersection between competition policy and data privacy on social media and search platforms. The study found that both markets exhibit high levels of…
New Delhi AI Impact Summit Declaration
New Delhi AI Impact Summit Declaration, including voluntary framework for trustworthy and development oriented AI was adopted
On 20 February 2026, 87 countries, including Australia, the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the European Union, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development, endorsed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit Declaration,…