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.
101 events advancing 69 policy or regulatory changes:
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Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (GCBPR) Forum Systems Policies, Rules, and Guidelines
Published Global GCBPR and GPRP Systems Policies, Rules, and Guidelines
On 30 April 2024, the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (GCBPR) Forum published a document outlining the GCBPR and Global Privacy Recognition for Processors (GPRP) Systems, their core elements, governance structure and the roles and responsibilities…
Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (GCBPR) Forum System Program Requirements and Intake Questionnaire
Published GCBPR and GPRP System Program Requirements and Intake Questionnaire
On 30 April 2024, the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (GCBPR) Forum published a document that specifies the certification requirements, which GCBPR-recognised accountability agents will use to assess companies seeking certification for the global …
Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (GCBPR) Forum System Program Requirements and Intake Questionnaire
Published GCBPR System Program Requirements and Intake Questionnaire
On 30 April 2024, the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (GCBPR) Forum published a questionnaire with the certification requirements for recognised accountability agents to assess companies seeking certification for the CBPR system. The questions inc…
Accountability Agent Application by Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (GCBPR) Forum
Published GCBPR Accountability Agent Application
On 30 April 2024, the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (GCBPR) Forum published a document outlining the process for organisations to become recognised as accountability agents. These agents are empowered to certify companies as compliant with Globa…
Philippines SEC Order regarding Binance App from Google and Apple Stores
Issued Philippines SEC Requests to Remove Binance App from Google and Apple app stores
On 19 April 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines took action against the cryptocurrency exchange Binance by formally requesting Google and Apple to remove Binance's applications from their app stores in the Philippin…
NPC Guideline on legitimate interest (NPC Circular No. 2023 - 07)
Implemented NPC guidelines on legitimate interest
On 13 April 2024, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) guidelines on legitimate interest entered into force. The guidelines apply to controllers and third parties that process or are involved in the processing of personal data on the lawful basis o…
OPC Accession to Global Cooperation Agreements for Privacy Enforcement (CAPE)
Announced OPC Accession to Global Cooperation Agreements for Privacy Enforcement (CAPE)
On 9 April 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) officially joined the Global Cooperation Agreements for Privacy Enforcement (Global CAPE). This is required as part of Canada's Membership in the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rul…
Philippines-United Arab Emirates Memorandum of Understanding on personal data security and protection
Signed Philippines-United Arab Emirates Memorandum of Understanding on personal data security and protection
On 5 April 2024, the Philippine National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their cooperation in data privacy and security. The MoU aims to strengthen th…
National Privacy Commission (NPC) Circular 2023-06 on Security of Personal Data in the Government and Private Sector
Implemented National Privacy Commission Circular 2023-06 on Security of Personal Data in the Government and Private Sector
On 30 March 2024, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) Circular 2023-06 Security of Personal Data in the Government and Private Sector entered into force. The Circular provides updated requirements for the security of personal data processed by per…
National Privacy Commission guidelines on the issuance of identification (ID) cards to data subjects (NPC Circular No. 2023-03)
Implemented NPC's guidelines on the issuance of identification (ID) cards to data subjects (NPC Circular No. 2023-03)
On 29 March 2024, the National Privacy Commission (NPC)'s guidelines on the issuance of identification (ID) cards to data subjects (NPC Circular No. 2023-03) entered into force. The guidelines apply to all personal information controllers (PICs) in …