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.
104 events advancing 99 policy or regulatory changes:
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Department of Labor's Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-being: Principles for Developers and Employers
Adopted Department of Labor's Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-being: Principles for Developers and Employers
On 16 May 2024, the Department of Labor issued the Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-being: Principles for Developers and Employers. The guidelines were adopted under the direction of Executive Order 14110 on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy…
SEC proposal to amend Regulation S-P to enhance protection of customer information
Adopted SEC proposal to amend Regulation S-P to enhance protection of customer information
On 16 May 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the amendments to Regulation S-P Privacy of Consumer Financial Information and Safeguarding Personal Information. The amendments aim to enhance the protection of customer inform…
OAG investigation into DoorDash for alleged unfair hiring practices
Reached settlement in the OAG investigation into DoorDash for alleged unfair hiring practices
On 15 May 2024, the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York (OAG) announced a settlement with DoorDash, an online food delivery platform. The settlement resolves allegations that DoorDash unfairly rejected job applicants with crimina…
Tariffs on Semiconductor Imports from China
Adopted Increased Tariffs on Imports from China
On 14 May 2024, US President Biden directed the US Trade Representative to use their statutory powers under s.301 of the Trade Act of 1974 in response to alleged unfair trade practices by China. As a result, the import tariff rates are increased in …
Joint Cybersecurity Guidance to High-Risk Community Entities
Issued Joint Cybersecurity Guidance to High-Risk Community Entities
On 14 May 2024, the Canadian Center for Cybersecurity (CCCS), alongside a number of other national agencies from the United States, Estonia, Japan, Finland, and the UK, issued the Joint Cybersecurity Guidance to High-Risk Community Entities addresse…
Act on blockchain and digital assets mining (HB 3594)
Signed Act on blockchain and digital assets mining (HB 3594)
On 13 May 2024, the Act addressing blockchain and digital asset mining (HB 3594) was signed into law by Oklahoma's Governor. The Act aims to safeguard digital asset usage in Oklahoma by preventing government restrictions on their legal purchases or …
CFTC investigation into Falcon Labs for allegedly providing customers access to digital asset derivatives trading platforms without registration
Announced settlement in CFTC investigation against Falcon Labs for allegedly providing customers access to digital asset derivatives trading platforms without registration
On 13 May 2024, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it reached a settlement with Falcon Labs, based in Seychelles, over its alleged failure to register as a futures commission merchant (FCM). The CFTC stated that Falcon La…
FCC investigation into Royal Tiger Group under Consumer Communications Information Services Threat (C-CIST) classification framework
Issued FCC Consumer Communications Information Services Threat (C-CIST) classification for "Royal Tiger" Group
On 13 May 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) classified “Royal Tiger” Group and its associated entities and individuals as a Consumer Communications Information Services Threat (C-CIST) in the United States. The FCC classification aim…
USPTO Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions
Closed Public Consultation on Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions
On 13 May 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) closed its consultation on the inventorship guidance for AI-assisted inventions. The consultation aimed to gather public comments on the guidance, which provides clarity on how th…
FTC Amendment to Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information
Implemented FTC Amendment to Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information
On 13 May 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented the final rule amending the Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information requiring financial institutions to report any unauthorised access to unencrypted customer information affecti…