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.
303 events advancing 162 policy or regulatory changes:
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Lawsuit alleging unilateral conduct in the App Store (Dr Sean Ennis v Apple Inc)
Issued interim judgment allowing for the continuation of lawsuit alleging unilateral conduct in the App Store (Dr Sean Ennis v Apple Inc)
On 12 April 2024, the Competition Appeal Tribunal issued a judgment against Apple Inc., concerning its applications for strike-out/summary judgment, jurisdiction, and service out in a case involving commission charges on transactions via its app sto…
Data Protection Regulation in Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act (HB 1126)
Adopted Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act including Data Protection Regulation (HB 1126)
On 8 April 2024, the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act was adopted by the Senate. The act places restrictions on the sharing, disclosure, or sale of personal identifying information of known minors by digital service providers. Collec…
Registered application distribution platforms under the Provisions on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services
Published Second List of Registered Application Distribution Platforms Under the Provisions on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services
On 8 April 2024, the Chinese Cyberspace Administration (CCA) published the second list containing 23 companies registered under Article 17 of the Provisions on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services. In particular, Articl…
FAS investigation into Apple's alleged imposed restrictions on Russian payment systems
Announced FAS investigation into Apple's alleged removal of Russian bank's mobile applications from App Store
On 4 April 2024, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia announced an investigation into Apple's practices regarding the access of Russian payment systems to contactless payments on iOS devices. The investigation was opened following Apple'…
Parental Consent Mechanisms Under COPPA
Issued FTC decision rejecting application for approval of "Privacy-Protective Facial Age Estimation" mechanism for obtaining parental consent under COPPA
On 29 March 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rejected the application by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, Yoti, and SuperAwesome for approval of a new mechanism for obtaining parental consent under the Children Online Privacy Prot…
European Commission investigation into Alphabet's rules on steering in Google Play compliance with Digital Markets Act
Announced European Commission investigation into Alphabet's rules on steering in Google Play compliance with Digital Markets Act
On 25 March 2024, the European Commission announced an investigation into Alphabet concerning its compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in relation to the rules on steering in its app store, Google Play. The investigation concerns Article 5(…
European Commission investigation into Apple's rules on steering in the App Store compliance with Digital Markets Act
Announced European Commission investigation into Apple's rules on steering in the App Store compliance with Digital Markets Act
On 25 March 2024, the European Commission announced an investigation into Apple concerning its compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in relation to its rules on steering in the app store. The investigation concerns Article 5(4) of the DMA, w…
DOJ and 16 state attorneys general lawsuit against Apple over alleged monopolisation of smartphone markets
Announced DOJ and 16 state attorneys general lawsuit against Apple over alleged monopolisation of smartphone markets
On 21 March 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), joined by 16 state and district attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against Apple for alleged monopolisation or attempted monopolisation of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sher…
Inquiry on Competition Regulation of Digital Platforms
Closed Public Consultation in Inquiry on Economic and Competitive Regulation of Digital Platforms
On 18 March 2024, the Secretariat of Economic Reforms of the Ministry of Finance closed a public consultation on the economic and competitive regulation of digital platforms in Brazil. Recognising the increased importance of digital platforms for th…
CCI Investigation into Google's App Store Payment Policies in India
Announced CCI investigation into Google's app store payment policies
On 15 March 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) announced the initiation of an investigation into Alphabet over its updated payment policies for its app store, the Google Play Store. The investigation follows allegations made by various …