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The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.

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UOKiK investigation into Amazon for alleged practices violating collective consumer interests

Latest event Date: 2024-03-27 investigation ruling

Issued UOKiK ruling following investigation into Amazon for misleading information on conclusion of sales contract

On 27 March 2024, the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issued a PLN 31 million fine for misleading customers about the conclusion of the sales contract. UOKiK ruled it to be misleading that Amazon considers the actual shi…

Implementer
Poland
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
under deliberation

KFTC Market Inquiry of E-Commerce Sector

Latest event Date: 2024-03-26 inquiry announcement

Announced Fair Trade Commission market inquiry of e-commerce sector

On 26 March 2024, the South Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) announced the launch of a market inquiry into the e-commerce sector. This measure is in line with the KFTC's action plan to identify and analyse fair trade and consumer issues arising f…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
under deliberation

European Commission investigation into Amazon's alleged self-preferencing under the Digital Markets Act

Latest event Date: 2024-03-25 investigation announcement

Announced European Commission investigation into Amazon's alleged self-preferencing under the Digital Markets Act

On 25 March 2024, the European Commission opened an investigation into Amazon concerning its alleged self-preferencing on the Amazon Store and its compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The investigation concerns Art. 6(5) of the DMA, which …

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
under appeal

Datatilsynet investigation into GulogGratis' use of cookie walls

Latest event Date: 2024-03-25 investigation closure

Issued Datatilsynet decision rejecting GulogGratis' request to reopen its case on the use of cookie walls

On 25 March 2024, the Danish Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) rejected GulogGratis' request to reopen its case on the use of cookie walls, which required users to either pay or consent to cookie tracking.The DPA had found the usage to be law…

Implementer
Denmark
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
in force

Amendments to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce Act/Bill no. 2120122/Act no.19255)

Latest event Date: 2024-03-22 law implementation

Implemented Act amending Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce Act/Bill no. 2120122/Act no.19255)

On 22 March 2024, the Act amending Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce Act/Bill no. 2120122/Act no.19255) entered into force. The Act broadens competencies for certain institutions. Previously, the Fair Trade Commission was the on…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Consumer protection authority governance
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce, other service provider, platform intermediary: other
in consultation

Taxation Administration (Reporting Exemptions for Electronic Distribution Platform Operators) Determination 2024

Latest event Date: 2024-03-18 order consultation opened

Opened consultation on draft Taxation Administration (Reporting Exemptions for Electronic Distribution Platform Operators) Determination 2024

On 18 March 2024, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) opened a consultation on the Reporting Exemptions for Electronic Distribution Platform Operators until 15 April 2024. The draft legislation would introduce new reporting exemptions for electroni…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User identification requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
processing consultation

Inquiry on Competition Regulation of Digital Platforms

Latest event Date: 2024-03-18 inquiry consultation closed

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…

Implementer
Brazil
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Competition authority governance
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, software provider: app stores, search service provider, software provider: other software, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
in consultation

Digital platform services inquiry 2020-2025

Latest event Date: 2024-03-18 inquiry consultation opened

Opened consultation on ACCC digital platform services inquiry report revisiting general search services

On 18 March 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) opened a public consultation on the digital platform services inquiry report, revisiting general search services until 17 April 2024. The purpose of this consultation is to …

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, platform intermediary: other
in force

ACCC lawsuit against Bloomex concerning fair marketing and advertising practices

Latest event Date: 2024-03-15 public lawsuit ruling

Issued ruling in ACCC lawsuit against Bloomex concerning fair marketing and advertising practices

On 15 March 2024, the Australian Federal Court issued its ruling in the lawsuit brought forward by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The Court ordered Bloomex, an online florist and gift retailer, to pay AUD 1 million in pen…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
in force

KCSC investigation into foreign e-commerce platforms' compliance with harmful to minors labelling and age verification requirements

Latest event Date: 2024-03-14 investigation ruling

Issued KCSC ruling following investigation into foreign e-commerce platforms' compliance with harmful to minors labelling and age verification requirements

On 14 March 2024, the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) issued a ruling requiring access blocking for adult products following an investigation into foreign e-commerce platforms' compliance with harmful to minors labelling and adult v…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Age verification requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
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