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.
90 events advancing 49 policy or regulatory changes:
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HKMA Project Ensemble Architecture Community
Announced HKMA Project Ensemble Architecture Community
On 7 May 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the establishment of the Project Ensemble Architecture Community, aiming to collaborate with the industry to define standards and provide recommendations to support Hong Kong's tokenis…
Shenzhen-Hong Kong cross-boundary data validation platform
Launched Shenzhen-Hong Kong cross-boundary data validation platform
On 6 May 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the launch of the Shenzen-Hong Kong cross-boundary data validation platform. The platform uses blockchain technology and data coding to verify documents without necessitating the cross-bounda…
PCPD investigation into Cyberport's data breach incident
Issued PCPD ruling following investigation into Cyberport's data breach incident
On 2 April 2024, the Privacy Commission for Personal Data (PCPD) ruled in an investigation into a data breach incident at Cyberport caused by a ransomware attack. This breach compromised the personal information of over 13'000 individuals, including…
Securities and Futures Commission's order adding virtual asset trading platform 'MEXC' to Suspicious Virtual Asset Trading Platforms Alert List
Issued SFC order adding virtual asset trading platform 'MEXC' to Suspicious Virtual Asset Trading Platforms Alert List
On 15 March 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong issued a declaration warning the public against the unlicensed virtual asset trading platform 'MEXC'. The platform, actively promoting its services to Hong Kong investors, ha…
Safeguarding National Security Bill implementing Basic Law Article 23 Legislation
Introduced Safeguarding National Security Bill implementing Basic Law Article 23 of the Basic Law
On 8 March 2024, the Safeguarding National Security Bill implementing Article 23 of the Basic Law was introduced in the Legislative Council of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR). The Bill covers the government's constitutional duty to saf…
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Project Ensemble on central bank digital currency
Announced HKMA Project Ensemble to Support Tokenisation Market
On 7 March 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the commencement of Project Ensemble, a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) project aimed at supporting the development of the tokenisation market in Hong Kong. The proje…
Securities and Futures Commission's (SFC) Suspicious Virtual Asset Trading Platforms Alert List
Published Securities and Futures Commission's (SFC) Suspicious Virtual Asset Trading Platforms Alert List
On 4 March 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a public warning against suspicious websites impersonating two licensed virtual asset trading platforms, Hash Blockchain Limited and OSL Digital Securities Limited. The websites hsk…
Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium
Extension of the WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions at MC13
On 1 March 2024, the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) adopted a decision to continue the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce. The decision includes a specific focus on the development needs of developing and least-devel…
Regulatory Framework for Stable Currency Issuer Supervisory Regime and Launch of "Sandbox" Arrangement
Closed Consultation on Legislative Proposals for Stable Currency Issuer Supervisory Regime
On 29 February 2024, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) closed their public consultation on the legislative proposals to regulate stable money issuers. The consultation sought views on t…
PCPD Investigations into the Impact of the Development or Use of Artificial Intelligence on Personal Data Privacy
Closed PCPD Investigations into the Impact of the Development or Use of Artificial Intelligence on Personal Data Privacy
On 21 February 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) concluded investigations into 28 local organisations. The investigations, conducted from August 2023 to February 2024, aimed to identify the implications of Artifi…