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.
147 events advancing 119 policy or regulatory changes:
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National Artificial Intelligence Agency
Cabinet approved establishment of National Artificial Intelligence Agency
On 8 June 2026, the Cabinet approved the establishment of the National Artificial Intelligence Agency to promote artificial intelligence development and adoption in the country. The National Artificial Intelligence Agency will oversee artificial int…
Communique on Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Peace and Security (PSC/MIN/COMM.1339/2026)
African Union adopted Communique on Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Peace and Security
On 16 April 2026, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) adopted Communique PSC/MIN/COMM.1339 (2026) on "Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Peace and Security" at its 1339th ministerial meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The…
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 …
Digital Public Infrastructure Strategy
Information Society Authority released national Digital Public Infrastructure strategy
On 9 March 2026, the Rwanda Information Society Authority released Rwanda's national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) strategy. The strategy applies to both public and private sector entities involved in digital service provision, including finan…
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,…
COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission investigation into Meta Platforms over alleged abuse of a dominant position
COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission announced investigation into Meta Platforms over alleged anti-competitive conduct in WhatsApp's business solution terms
On 17 February 2026, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition and Consumer Commission announced an investigation into Meta Platforms and opened a public consultation over alleged abuse of a dominant position under the C…
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…
Quality of service requirement in COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Rules, 2025
COMESA Competition and consumer protection rules, including quality of service requirement, entered into force
On 4 December 2025, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)'s competition and consumer protection rules, including quality of service requirement, entered into force. The rule governs unfair trade practices, including product safety, …
Merger control regulation in COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Rules, 2025
COMESA Competition and consumer protection rules, including merger control regulation, entered into force
On 4 December 2025, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)'s competition and consumer protection rules, including merger control regulation, entered into force. The rules apply to all undertakings party to a merger that meets the pre…
Competition authority governance in COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Rules, 2025
COMESA Competition and consumer protection rules, including competition authority governance entered into force
On 4 December 2025, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)'s competition and consumer protection rules, including competition authority governance entered into force. The rules seek to govern investigations, market inquiries, and aut…