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.
75 events advancing 38 policy or regulatory changes:
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Updated OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence
Adopted Updated OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence
On 3 May 2024, the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting updated the OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to adapt to the rapid advancements in AI technologies, particularly the emergence of general-purpose and generative AI. The Principles ai…
Hiroshima AI Process Friends Group
Announced Hiroshima AI Process Friends Group
On 2 May 2024, the Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) issued an update on the adoption of more than 40 countries of the Hiroshima AI Process Comprehensive Policy Framework, establishing the Hiroshima AI Process Friends Group…
Regulation establishing a European Health Data Space (EHDS) including rules for portability and sharing of health data
Passed Regulation establishing a European Health Data Space (EHDS) by European Parliament
On 24 April 2024, the Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) was passed by the European Parliament. The Regulation introduces an opt-out mechanism, granting individuals the right to decide whether their health data, such as patient summ…
Testing requirement in Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Finalised Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention including testing requirement
On 15 March 2024, the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) of the Council of Europe finalised the 'Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention', which includes testing requirements. The document ai…
Design requirement in Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Finalised Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention including design requirement
On 15 March 2024, the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) of the Council of Europe finalised the 'Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention', including design requirements. The document aims to …
Media Law Amendment Act (38/2011)
Adopted Media Law Amendment Act (38/2011)
On 12 March 2024, the Icelandic Parliament adopted the Media Law Amendment Act (38/2011). The Act specifies that personal data of children, whether collected or generated by media providers, may not be used for commercial activities such as direct m…
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…
Lawsuit on law requiring access to encrypted messages by authorities (Podchasov v Russia)
Issued ECtHR ruling in lawsuit against the law requiring access to encrypted messages by authorities (Podchasov v Russia)
On 13 February 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued a ruling in the case of Podchasov v Russia (33696/19), which concerned a statutory requirement in Russia for internet communication organisers to store communication data for a l…
Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence systems in journalism
Adopted Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence systems in journalism, including AI provider responsibilities
On 30 November 2023, the Council of Europe Intergovernmental Steering Committee on Media and The Information Society (CDMSI) adopted the Guidelines on the responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)systems in journalism, outlining the…
Collective engagement to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework
Adopted Collective engagement to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework
On 10 November 2023, the United Kingdom Treasury announced that it had reached an agreement with 48 countries to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) developed by the OECD, enabling the automatic exchange of information between tax…