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.
544 events advancing 280 policy or regulatory changes:
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Automated Vehicles Bill
Closed Call for Evidence on Automated Vehicles Bill
On 18 April 2024, the call for evidence on the Automated Vehicles Bill closed when the report deadline of the UK House of Commons Public Bill Committee's report was reached. The Bill aims to establish a framework to enable the deployment of self-dri…
UOOU investigation into Avast for alleged illegal sales of user data
Issued UOOU riling following investigation into Avast over alleged illegal sales of user data including CZK 351 million fine
On 15 April 2024, the Czech Office for Personal Data Protection (UOOU) imposed a fine of CZK 351 million on Avast Software for the unauthorised processing of personal data of its antivirus program and browser extensions users during part of 2019. Av…
FTC investigation into X-Mode Social and Outlogic for selling sensitive location data without allegedly obtaining consent
Adopted settlement in FTC investigation into X-Mode Social and Outlogic for allegedly selling sensitive location data without consumer consent
On 12 April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalised the settlement with data broker X-Mode and its successor Outlogic, prohibiting them from sharing or selling sensitive location data. This decision followed allegations that the companies…
TRAI Paper on Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector
Adopted TRAI Recommendations on Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector Paper
On 12 April 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) adopted its recommendations for a Regulatory Sandbox (RS) framework aimed at supporting innovation in the digital communication sector. This initiative, responding to a request from…
European Commission Recommendation on a Coordinated Implementation Roadmap for the transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography
Adopted European Commission Recommendation on a Coordinated Implementation Roadmap for the transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography
On 11 April 2024, the European Commission adopted a recommendation on a coordinated implementation roadmap for the transition to post-quantum cryptography. The recommendation aims to ensure a coordinated and synchronised transition towards post-quan…
Revised Standard Conditions and Management Implementation Measures of the Industrial Robot Industry (2024 Edition)
Closed consultation on MIIT draft industrial robot industry specification conditions
On 10 April 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) closed the public consultation on the draft industrial robot industry specification conditions. The draft aims to standardise the management of the industrial robot industr…
CFPB inquiry into banking in video games and virtual worlds
Published CFPB report on banking in video games and virtual worlds
On 4 April 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) concluded its inquiry into financial transactions in online video games and virtual worlds. The inquiry focused on the growing market of online video games and virtual worlds facilitat…
Consumer protection regulation in Decree n. 41 on provisions regarding the reorganisation of the gaming sector
Implemented Decree n. 41 on provisions regarding the reorganisation of the gaming sector including consumer protection regulation
On 4 April 2024, the Decree n. 41 on provisions regarding the reorganisation of the gaming sector entered into force. The decree aims to safeguard players by introducing technical and regulatory measures. These include reducing betting and winning l…
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'…
NPPA lists of approved domestic games
Issued NPPA March 2024 list of approved domestic games
On 28 March 2024, China's National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) issued the monthly set of approvals for domestic video game titles. The NPPA is responsible for approving video games by both domestic and foreign game developers prior t…