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.
126 events advancing 99 policy or regulatory changes:
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United Nations General Assembly resolution on Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI Governance
UN General Assembly adopted resolution on establishment of Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and launch of Global Dialogue on AI Governance
On 26 August 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution on the terms of reference and modalities for the establishment and functioning of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Gl…
FATF sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers
FATF released sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers
On 26 June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), assessing global progress in implementing Recommendatio…
The National Data Sharing Policy
Cabinet approved National Data Sharing Policy
On 26 May 2025, the Rwandan Cabinet approved the National Data Sharing Policy. The policy outlines a framework for secure and governed data sharing between government entities to enhance decision-making, collaboration, and service delivery. It is st…
Data governance in Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence
Delegates at the Global AI Summit on Africa signed Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence including data governance commitments
On 4 April 2025, delegates at the Global AI Summit on Africa signed the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence. The Declaration highlights the establishment of a framework for African open datasets and open AI models, with the goal of improvi…
Artificial intelligence authority governance in Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence
Delegates at the Global AI Summit on Africa signed the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence including artificial intelligence authority governance commitments
On 4 April 2025, delegates at the Global AI Summit on Africa signed the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence. The Declaration outlines commitments to support the adoption of responsible national AI policies and governance frameworks that al…
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Resolution on developing Guidelines to assist States monitor technology companies in respect of their duty to maintain information integrity through independent fact checking
African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights adopted Resolution on developing Guidelines to assist States monitor technology companies in respect of their duty to maintain information integrity through independent fact checking
On 11 March 2025, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) adopted Resolution ACHPR/Res.630 (LXXXII) 2025 on the development of guidelines to assist states in monitoring technology companies. The resolution requires the Special Ra…
Poland accession process to the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Poland signed letter of intent to join the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
On 18 February 2025, the Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs provided the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) with a letter of intent to join the organisation. In joining the DCO, Poland would work with other Member State…
Digital Service Tax on Foreign Online Service Companies in tax policy reforms
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning announced 1.5% Digital Service Tax on online services as part of tax policy reforms
On 11 February 2025, Rwanda's Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning announced that the Cabinet approved a 1.5% Digital Service Tax (DST) aimed at foreign companies providing platform intermediary services in Rwanda. The tax reform is part of the…
AU, EU, G20, G7 and UN Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
African Union, European Union, G20, G7, and United Nations adopted Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
On 11 February 2025, representatives from the African Union, European Union, G20, G7, and United Nations, along with other global stakeholders, adopted the Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence Declaration during the AI Action Summit in …
Ministry of Trade and Industry order validating quality and safety licenses/permits issued by regulatory bodies for 5 years
Ministry of Trade and Industry issued order validating quality and safety licenses/permits issued by regulatory bodies for 5 years
On 6 January 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) issued an order validating quality and safety licenses/permits issued by regulatory bodies for 5 years. This is a reaction to the Rwandan government's decision to streamline service del…