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.
143 events advancing 89 policy or regulatory changes:
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Customer and Product Data Bill
Introduced Customer and Product Data Bill (Bill No. 44-1)
On 16 May 2024, the Customer and Product Data Bill (Bill No. 44-1I) was introduced to the legislature of New Zealand. The Bill aims to establish an economy-wide framework to facilitate access to and sharing of customer and product data among busines…
CCCS, CISA, NCSC-UK, NCSC-NZ and ASD's ACSC guidance on choosing secure and verifiable technologies
Adopted CCCS, CISA, NCSC-UK, NCSC-NZ and ASD’s ACSC guidance on choosing secure and verifiable technologies
On 9 May 2024, the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), alongside the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC…
Biometrics Privacy Code
Closed OPC Consultation on Biometrics Privacy Code Exposure Draft
On 8 May 2024, the New Zealand Office of Privacy Commissioner (OPC) closed its public consultation on the Biometrics Processing Privacy Code. The Code outlines the scope of the definition of biometric information and other relevant terms, including …
Cross-border data transfer regulation in Privacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1)
Opened consultation on Privacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1) including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 6 May 2024, the Parliament of New Zealand opened a consultation on the Privacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1), which proposes amendments to the Privacy Act 2020. The consultation will be closed on 14 June 2024. The Privacy Amendment Bill would clarif…
Data protection regulation in Privacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1)
Opened consultation on Privacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1) including data protection regulation
On 6 May 2024, the Parliament of New Zealand opened a consultation on the Privacy Amendment Bill (No. 292-1), which proposes amendments to the Privacy Act 2020. The consultation will be closed on 14 June 2024. The amendment proposes the introduction…
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…
Commerce Commission Lawsuit against Viagogo for allegedly misleading customers about its authenticity as an official ticket seller
Issued ruling in Commerce Commission Lawsuit against Viagogo for allegedly misleading customers about its authenticity as an official ticket seller
On 1 May 2024, the New Zealand High Court delivered a ruling against Viagogo in a public lawsuit brought by the Commerc Commission alleging misleading practices by ticket reselling company Viagogo. The court found Viagogo guilty of misleading New Ze…
NSA guide on Deploying AI Systems Securely
Adopted NSA guide on Deploying AI Systems Securely
On 15 April 2024, the National Security Agency (NSA) published a guide on Deploying AI Systems Securely. It encompasses a set of best practices aimed at improving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AI systems. These include collabo…
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Cyber Resilience Reporting Requirements
Adopted Cyber Resilience Reporting Requirements
On 4 March 2024, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand made changes to cyber resilience reporting requirements following a public consultation. Entities, such as registered banks, deposit takers, and insurers, are required to report significant cyber inci…