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.
388 events advancing 278 policy or regulatory changes:
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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 …
Pax Silica Declaration
Pax Silica Declaration was adopted by 10 additional countries including EU, Argentina, and Germany
On 25 June 2026, 10 additional countries signed the Pax Silica Declaration at the Second Pax Silica Summit, bringing the total number of signatories to 24. The new signatories are Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, the European Union, German…
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…
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…
Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Centre and National Bureau of Investigation cooperation partnership
Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Centre and National Bureau of Investigation announced cybersecurity and cybercrime cooperation partnership
On 15 June 2026, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Centre (CICC) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced a partnership on cybersecurity and cybercrime-related matters. According to the announcement, the partnership focus…
Indonesia-Philippines digital cooperation including provisions on ethical AI
Indonesia and Philippines announced digital cooperation including provisions on ethical AI
On 14 June 2026, the Indonesian Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs announced a bilateral digital cooperation between Indonesia and the Philippines. The parties committed to the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and digital so…
User speech rights in Digital Media Anti-False Information Act (Bill No. 9465)
Digital Media Anti-False Information Act (HB 9465) including user speech rights was passed by House of Representatives
On 3 June 2026, the Digital Media Anti-False Information Act, including user speech rights, was passed by the House of Representatives. The Act requires digital platforms operating in the Philippines to maintain a notice-and-action mechanism for use…
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement in Digital Media Anti-False Information Act (Bill No. 9465)
Digital Media Anti-False Information Act (HB 9465) including fair marketing and advertising practice requirements was passed by House of Representatives
On 3 June 2026, the Digital Media Anti-False Information Act, including fair marketing and advertising practice requirements, was passed by the House of Representatives. The Act requires digital platforms operating in the Philippines to disclose, pu…
Design requirements in Digital Media Anti False Information Act (Bill No. 9465)
Digital Media Anti-False Information Act (HB 9465) including design requirements was passed by House of Representatives
On 3 June 2026, the Digital Media Anti-False Information Act (House Bill No. 9465), including design requirements, was passed by the House of Representatives. The Act prohibits digital platforms from deploying manipulative interface designs, or dark…