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.
277 events advancing 166 policy or regulatory changes:
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UK-Singapore declaration on Digital Payment and DLT Development Collaboration
Adopted UK-Singapore declaration on Digital Payment and DLT Development Collaboration
On 8 May 2024, Singapore and the United Kingdom jointly announced a declaration aiming at increasing collaboration in the areas of digital payment, including cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger technology (DLT) development. The declaration was m…
Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill
Adopted Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill No. 15/2024
On 7 May 2024, the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill No. 15/2024 was adopted by the Singapore Parliament. The Bill aims to enhance the legal framework governing national cybersecurity, extending the Cybersecurity Act 2018 applicability from Critical In…
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…
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…
Personal Data Protection Commission Investigation into Payroll2U for failing to protect clients' personal data
Issued ruling Personal Data Protection Commission Investigation into Payroll2U for failing to protect clients' personal data
On 22 April 2024, the Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission ruled in an investigation against the payroll service provider Payroll2U. Personal information of the company's clients, such as bank account numbers, salary information, addresses,…
Ministry of Communications and Information Digital Enterprise Blueprint
Closed consultation on MCI Digital Enterprise Blueprint
On 22 April 2024, the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) closed the public consultation on the Digital Enterprise Blueprint (DEB). The DEB aims to advance the digitalisation of enterprises and outlines recommendations and measures to b…
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…