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.
606 events advancing 358 policy or regulatory changes:
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Ministry of Home Affairs and Infocomm Media Development Authority investigation into websites linked to information campaigns
Ministry of Home Affairs and Infocomm Media Development Authority directed internet access service providers to block six inauthentic websites linked to information campaigns
On 23 April 2026, Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Infocomm Media Development Authority directed Internet Access Service Providers (ISPs) to block six inauthentic websites under the Broadcasting Act. The direction applies to ISPs and targets…
International standard on quality assessment of prompt-based text-to-text systems that utilise generative AI (No. ISO/IEC 42119-8)
Infocomm Media Development Authority proposed International standard on quality assessment of prompt-based text-to-text systems that utilise generative AI
On 20 April 2026, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) proposed an international standard on the quality assessment of prompt-based text-to-text systems that utilise generative artificial intelligence (AI). The proposal outlines approache…
Guidance on compliance with Personal Data Protection Act for AI smart glasses
Ministry of Digital Development and Information issued statement confirming application of Personal Data Protection Act to AI smart glasses
On 8 April 2026, the Ministry of Digital Development and Information confirmed that smart glasses with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are regulated under existing data protection laws. It was stated that the organisations providing such p…
Joint statement on maintaining moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions (No. WT/GC/283)
23 WTO members issued joint statement committing to maintain moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions
On 1 April 2026, a group of 23 WTO member countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Norway, Japan, United States and United Kingdom issued a joint statement committing to maintain the practice of not imposing customs duties on electronic t…
Infocomm Media Development Authority Code of Practice for Online Safety for App Distribution Services including age assurance measures
Obligations under code of practice for online safety for app distribution services, including age assurance measures enter into force
On 1 April 2026, the obligations under the code of practice for online safety for application (app) distribution services, including age assurance measures, enter into force. The code requires service providers to implement content guidelines and mo…
Infocomm Media Development Authority's assessment of TikTok's compliance with detection and removal of child sexual exploitation material and terrorism content
Infocomm Media Development Authority issued letter of caution to TikTok over detection and removal of child sexual exploitation material and terrorism content
On 31 March 2026, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) issued a letter of caution to TikTok after detecting 17 cases of terrorism content shared by Singapore-based accounts for the first time in 2025, primarily comprising edited footage o…
Infocomm Media Development Authority's assessment of X's compliance with detection and removal of child sexual exploitation material and terrorism content
Infocomm Media Development Authority issued letter of caution to X over detection and removal of child sexual exploitation material and terrorism content
On 31 March 2026, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) issued a letter of caution to X following a 120% increase in child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEM) cases with a Singapore nexus, rising from 33 cases in 2024 to 73 in 20…
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 …
Joint Press Release on Adoption of WTO Agreement on E-Commerce with Interim Arrangements
Australia, Japan and Singapore issued joint press release on adoption of WTO Agreement on E-Commerce with interim arrangements
On 28 March 2026, Australia, Japan, and Singapore, the co-convenors of the WTO negotiations, issued a joint press release on the adoption of the WTO Agreement on E-Commerce with interim arrangements. The press release states that 66 WTO members adop…
Monetary Authority of Singapore guidelines on standards of conduct for digital advertising activities
Guidelines on standards of conduct for digital advertising activities enter into force
On 25 March 2026, the guidelines on standards of conduct for digital advertising activities enter into force. They apply to financial institutions and their digital marketers, including employees, influencers, affiliates and agencies. The Guidelines…