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The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.

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86 events advancing 57 policy or regulatory changes:
adopted

Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium

Latest event Date: 2024-03-01 treaty adoption

Extension of the WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions at MC13

On 1 March 2024, the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) adopted a decision to continue the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce. The decision includes a specific focus on the development needs of developing and least-devel…

Implementer
WTO members
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Import tariff
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Australia-Philippines Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Competition Commissions Collaboration

Latest event Date: 2024-02-29 declaration adoption

Adopted MoU between Australian and Philippine Competition Commissions

On 29 February 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation between the two competition regulators. The MoU aims …

Implementer
AustraliaPhilippines
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Competition authority governance
Economic activity cross-cutting
in force

NPC Circular 2024-01 Containing Amendments to Rules of Procedure of the National Privacy Commission

Latest event Date: 2024-02-10 order implementation

Implemented Amendments to Rules of Procedure of the National Privacy Commission

On 10 February 2024, the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines implemented its Amendments to the rules of procedure of the National Privacy Commission. Notably, the Amendments include changes to the Commission’s powers, including its conduc…

Implementer
Philippines
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection authority governance
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Communications, Digital and Technology for 2024-2029

Latest event Date: 2024-02-02 declaration adoption

Announced ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Communications, Digital and Technology for 2024-2029

On 2 February 2024, the announcement was made regarding the results of the fourth ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting 2024. Notably, during the meeting, the ADGMIN and China jointly welcomed the ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperati…

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ASEAN
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Interoperability requirement
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Testing Requirements in ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics

Latest event Date: 2024-02-02 declaration adoption

Adopted ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics including Testing Requirements

On 2 February 2024, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) adopted the Guide on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Ethics, including testing requirements to be followed to ensure the developme…

Implementer
ASEAN
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Testing requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
adopted

Principles and Design Requirements in ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics

Latest event Date: 2024-02-02 declaration adoption

Adopted ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics including Principles and Design Requirements

On 2 February 2024, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) adopted the Guide on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Ethics, including design and principles to be followed to ensure the developm…

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ASEAN
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
adopted

Guide on ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses and EU Standard Contractual Clauses

Latest event Date: 2024-02-02 declaration adoption

Issued Updated Joint Guide to ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses and EU Standard Contractual Clauses

On 2 February 2024, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers adopted the Joint Guide to ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses and EU Standard Contractual Clauses, including new information on the personal data transfer mechanis…

Implementer
ASEANEuropean Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

Registration requirement in Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code (SB No. 2528)

Latest event Date: 2024-01-30 law introduction

Introduced Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code including registration requirement (SB No. 2528)

On 30 January 2024, Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code including registration requirement for digital services (SB No. 2528), was introduced in the Philippines Senate. The Bill would mandate nonresident digit…

Implementer
Philippines
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Business registration requirement
Economic activity online advertising provider, digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, search service provider, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
adopted

VAT on digital services in Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code (SB No. 2528)

Latest event Date: 2024-01-30 law introduction

Introduced Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code including 12% VAT on digital services (SB No. 2528)

On 30 January 2024, Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code including 12% VAT on digital services (SB No. 2528), was introduced in the Philippines Senate. The Bill would mandate nonresident digital services provid…

Implementer
Philippines
Policy area Taxation
Policy or regulatory element Indirect taxes
Economic activity online advertising provider, digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, search service provider, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
adopted

NPC Statement on Misrepresentation and False Information in Data Processing System Registration

Latest event Date: 2024-01-27 outline adoption

Issued NPC Statement on Misrepresentation and False Information in Data Processing System Registration

On 27 January 2024, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) released a public advisory cautioning against misrepresentation and the dissemination of false information during data processing system registration. The NPC emphasised Section 25(G) of NPC …

Implementer
Philippines
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
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