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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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Testing requirement in Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

Latest event Date: 2024-03-15 treaty drafting

Finalised Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention including testing requirement

On 15 March 2024, the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) of the Council of Europe finalised the 'Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention', which includes testing requirements. The document ai…

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AlbaniaAndorraArmeniaAustriaAzerbaijan Load more
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Testing requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
under deliberation

Design requirement in Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

Latest event Date: 2024-03-15 treaty drafting

Finalised Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention including design requirement

On 15 March 2024, the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) of the Council of Europe finalised the 'Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention', including design requirements. The document aims to …

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AlbaniaAndorraArmeniaAustriaAzerbaijan Load more
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development
in force

Lawsuit on law requiring access to encrypted messages by authorities (Podchasov v Russia)

Latest event Date: 2024-02-13 civil lawsuit ruling

Issued ECtHR ruling in lawsuit against the law requiring access to encrypted messages by authorities (Podchasov v Russia)

On 13 February 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued a ruling in the case of Podchasov v Russia (33696/19), which concerned a statutory requirement in Russia for internet communication organisers to store communication data for a l…

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AlbaniaAndorraArmeniaAustriaAzerbaijan Load more
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity messaging service provider
adopted

Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence systems in journalism

Latest event Date: 2023-11-30 declaration adoption

Adopted Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence systems in journalism, including AI provider responsibilities

On 30 November 2023, the Council of Europe Intergovernmental Steering Committee on Media and The Information Society (CDMSI) adopted the Guidelines on the responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)systems in journalism, outlining the…

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AlbaniaAndorraArmeniaAustriaAzerbaijan Load more
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User/subject right
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information

Latest event Date: 2023-11-06 outline adoption

UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information

On 6 November 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) published guidelines for the governance of social media platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information. The report emphasis…

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AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngola Load more
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity N/A
revoked

OECD/G20 Two-Pillar-Approach regarding the Taxation of the Digital Economy

Latest event Date: 2023-10-11 treaty announcement

Published OECD Multilateral Convention to Implement Amount A of Pillar One (MLC)

On 11 October 2023, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework adopted the Multilateral Convention to Implement Amount A of Pillar One (MLC). The MLC reflects the existing consensus of the members of the Inclusive Framework, which is aimed at addressing tax c…

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G20
Policy area Taxation
Policy or regulatory element Direct taxes including Digital Service Taxes
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

European Council Model Contractual Clauses for the Transfer of Personal Data under Convention 108

Latest event Date: 2023-06-27 order adoption

Adopted Model Contractual Clauses for the Transfer of Personal Data

On 27 June 2023, the Council of Europe announced it had adopted the Model Contractual Clauses for the Transfer of Personal Data from Controller to Controller under the Amending Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard…

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European Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

IMF paper on Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets

Latest event Date: 2023-02-23 outline adoption

Published IMF paper on Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets

On 23 February 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a paper on "Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets" with the purpose of providing guidance to IMF members on key elements to develop a policy framework for crypto assets.…

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East Asia PacificEurope and Central AsiaLatin America and the CaribbeanMiddle East and North AfricaSouth Asia Load more
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Authorisation of goods or services
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
adopted

Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)

Latest event Date: 2023-02-16 treaty signing

Signed Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime by Argentina

On 17 February 2023, the Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime was signed by Argentina. The Protocol foresees enhanced cooperation between parties on cybercrime and electronic evidence. Following the implementation of the Treaty, compe…

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EU-28
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

UNESCO Guidelines for Regulating Digital Platforms

Latest event Date: 2023-02-08 outline drafting

Published second draft UNESCO Guidelines for Regulating Digital Platforms including content moderation

On 8 February 2023, UNESCO published the second draft of the “Guidelines for regulating digital platforms: A multistakeholder approach to safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information” to be reviewed in the UNESCO Internet for Trust G…

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AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAnguilla Load more
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: app stores, search service provider, platform intermediary: other
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