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.
1687 events advancing 918 policy or regulatory changes:
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AGCOM Resolution no. 61/24/CONS on the technical and process methods for ascertaining the age of majority of users
Closed consultation on AGCOM Resolution no. 61/24/CONS on the technical and process methods for ascertaining the age of majority of users
On 24 April 2024, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) closed the public consultation on the draft resolution no. 61/24/CONS on the technical and process methods for ascertaining the age of the majority of users. The resolution im…
European Commission's second decision designating Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act
Implemented additional obligations for XVideos as Very Large Online Platform under Digital Services Act
On 23 April 2024, additional obligations for adult entertainment platform XVideos as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act (DSA) came into effect. The additional obligations include submitting risk assessment reports to the Commi…
EU Commission investigation into TikTok's compliance with DSA requirements to address illegal content and disinformation
Launched EU Commission formal investigation into TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain
On 22 April 2024, the European Commission announced it had initiated formal proceedings to investigate TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission will assess whether the compa…
Film and Publication Board regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526)
Implemented FPB's regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526)
On 21 April 2024, the Film and Publication Board (FPB)’s regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526) entered into force. In particular, the service prov…
Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 8038)
Passed Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 8038)
On 20 April 2024, the Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 8038) was passed by the House of Representatives of the United States as part of the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act. The Act would prohibit data broke…
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (HR 8038)
Passed Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (HR 8038)
On 20 April 2024, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (HR 8038) was passed by the House of Representatives of the United States as part of the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act. The Act would make the di…
AP opinion on privacy risks of Facebook pages in relation to government communications
Published AP opinion on privacy risks of Facebook pages in relation to government communications
On 19 April 2024, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) issued an opinion to the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), advising on the discontinuation of Facebook pages by the government due to identified privacy risks. This advic…
FCC Rulemaking on Fostering Independent and Diverse Sources of Video Programming
Published Draft of FCC Proposed Rulemaking on Fostering Independent and Diverse Sources of Video Programming
On 17 April 2024, the US Federal Communications Commission adopted a draft of the proposed rule for Fostering Independent and Diverse Sources of Video Programming. The proposed rule is targeted at platform intermediaries of user-generated content an…
EDPB Opinion on "Consent or Pay" Models in Online Services
Adopted EDPB Opinion by National Data Protection Authorities on "Consent or Pay" Models in Online Services
On 17 April 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted an opinion on the "consent or pay" model's compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for valid consent. The EDPB emphasised that large online platfo…
ACCC digital platform services inquiry 2020-2025
Closed consultation on ACCC digital platform services inquiry report revisiting general search services
On 17 April 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) closed the public consultation on the digital platform services inquiry report, revisiting general search services. The purpose of the consultation was to gather information…