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.
113 events advancing 75 policy or regulatory changes:
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Intellectual property provisions in Japan-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Japan and United Arab Emirates concluded negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement including intellectual property provisions
On 5 March 2026, Japan and the United Arab Emirates adopted the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), including provisions on digital trade. The agreement establishes a prohibition on requiring consular authentication of signatures fo…
Cross-border data transfer regulation in Japan-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Japan and United Arab Emirates concluded negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 5 March 2026, Japan and the United Arab Emirates adopted the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), including provisions on digital trade. The agreement allows the transfer of data between the two countries and prohibits requirement…
Financial Action Task Force report on regulatory recommendations for stablecoins and unhosted wallets
Financial Action Task Force released report on regulatory recommendations for stablecoins and unhosted wallets
On 3 March 2026, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published a report on stablecoins, focusing on their use in peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions via unhosted wallets. The report notes that by mid-2025, over 250 stablecoins were in circulation, wi…
Joint statement on AI generated imagery
Data Protection Authorities adopted joint statement on AI generated imagery raising concerns on defamatory content and harm to vulnerable groups
On 23 February 2026, 61 Data Protection Authorities, including those from Australia, Spain, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and the European Data Protection Board, adopted a joint statement raising concerns about Artificial In…
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…
FATF list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring
FATF released updated list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring
On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released an updated list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring following the completion of the fourth FATF plenary meeting. Such jurisdictions have committed to the implementation of m…
National Data Protection Authority of Brazil-Dubai International Financial Centre Authority Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in data protection
National Data Protection Authority of Brazil-Dubai International Financial Centre Authority signed Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in data protection
On 16 September 2025, the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) of Brazil and the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC) of the United Arab Emirates signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the 47th Global Privacy Assembl…
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…
BRICS Leaders' Statement on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence
BRICS leaders signed Declaration on Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance including measures concerning governance of AI
On 6 July 2025, the BRICS Member States Representatives adopted the Joint Declaration on Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance, including measures concerning governance of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Accession to Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) by United Arab Emirates
Announced commencement of accession process of United Arab Emirates to Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)
On 30 June 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, and the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore announced that the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) Joint Committee appro…