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.
12 events advancing 12 policy or regulatory changes:
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Order including Measures on Content Moderation in Video Games
Implemented Order including Measures on Content Moderation in Video Games
On 30 April 2024, the order including measures requiring the monitoring of the information contained in video games and distributed through playing them, is implemented. The measures aim to ensure that information contained in video games complies w…
Commission investigation into Apple over qualification of iPadOS as a core platform service under the Digital Markets Act
Issued European Commission ruling designating Apple's iPadOS as a core platform service under the Digital Markets Act
On 29 April 2024, the European Commission designated Apple's operating system for tablets, iPadOS, as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), following an investigation initiated on 5 September 2023. The investigation was opened to assess …
Amended FTC Health Breach Notification Rule
Adopted FTC Amendments to Health Breach Notification Rule
On 26 April 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted amendments to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR). The Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) applies to health apps and similar technologies that are not covered by the Health I…
BEREC's report on the entry of large content and application providers into the markets for electronic communications networks and services
Closed consultation on BEREC's report on the entry of large content and application providers into the markets for electronic communications networks and services
On 24 March 2024, the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) closed the public consultation on the report on the entry of Large content and application providers (CAPs) into the markets for electronic communications networ…
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…