The IWG on DETA held its 56th session on 18 June 2026, approving the provisional agenda and draft minutes of the 55th session. The group reported 132,000 approvals uploaded by 23 approval authorities. A new DETA software version under testing includes two-factor authentication, an email system replacing the ‘News’ section, and French and Spanish language support. The IWG agreed to change DETA’s meaning from “Database for the Exchange of Type Approval Documentation” to “Data Exchange for Transport Authorities”. Discussions addressed potential DETA use for sharing technical information on brake emissions and adding an attribute indicating the latest series of amendments for approvals. The next meeting is scheduled for 13 November 2026 in Paris.