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.
679 events advancing 309 policy or regulatory changes:
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Accession to expanded WTO Information Technology Agreement
Vietnam initiated negotiations for accession to expanded Information Technology Agreement
On 15 April 2026, Vietnam initiated negotiations to accede to the expanded Information Technology Agreement at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), following the submission of an official diplomatic note to the WTO Director-General. The agreement, wh…
Regulation on standards and procedures on electronic textbooks (Circular No. 22/2026/TT-BGDDT )
Ministry of Education and Training adopted Regulation on electronic textbooks
On 6 April 2026, the Ministry of Education and Training adopted the Regulation on standards and procedures for converting printed textbooks into electronic textbooks. The Regulation applies to publishing organisations undertaking such conversions an…
Public procurement measures in Law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer
Law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer including public procurement measures enters into force
On 1 April 2026, the law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer (No. 07/2017/QH14), including public procurement measures, enters into force. The definition of "technology valuation" was altered in Article 2 to specify it as a con…
Business registration requirement in Law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer
Law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer including business registration requirement enters into force
On 1 April 2026, the law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer (No. 07/2017/QH14) enters into force. The law revises Article 31 to expand its scope and adjust its requirements. The article's title is changed to "Registration of t…
Technology transfer requirements in Law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer
Law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer including technology transfer requirements enters into force
On 1 April 2026, the law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer (No. 07/2017/QH14) enters into force. The definition of technology transfer (Article 2) is amended to describe it as an activity involving the transfer of ownership o…
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 …
Decree on preventing and combating cybercrime and high-tech crime
Ministry of Public Security closes consultation on draft decree on preventing and combating cybercrime and high-tech crime
On 26 March 2026, the Decree Ministry of Public Security closes the consultation on the draft decree on preventing and combating cybercrime and high-tech crime. The decree applies to domestic and foreign service providers operating in Vietnamese cyb…
Design requirement in Decree on cybersecurity protection for information systems
Ministry of Public Security closes consultation on draft decree on cybersecurity protection for information systems including design requirements
On 26 March 2026, the Ministry of Public Security closes the consultation on the Decree on cybersecurity protection for information systems. The decree applies to agencies and organisations involved in building, managing, operating, upgrading, or ex…
Cybersecurity authority governance in Decree on cybersecurity protection for information systems
Ministry of Public Security closes consultation on draft decree on cybersecurity protection for information systems including cybersecurity authority governance
On 26 March 2026, the Ministry of Public Security closes the consultation on the draft decree on cybersecurity protection for information systems. The decree applies to agencies and organisations involved in building, managing, operating, upgrading,…
Cybersecurity regulation in Decree on cybersecurity protection for information systems
Ministry of Public Security closes consultation on draft decree on cybersecurity protection for information systems including cybersecurity regulation
On 26 March 2026, the Ministry of Public Security closes the consultation on the draft decree on cybersecurity protection for information systems. The decree applies to agencies and organisations involved in building, managing, operating, upgrading,…