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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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Central Cyberspace Administration national campaign on clearness and combating illegal information external links

Latest event Date: 2024-04-28 investigation announcement

Launched Central Cyberspace Administration national campaign on clearness and combating illegal information external links

On 28 April 2024, the Central Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) initiated a two-month national campaign titled "Cleaning Up and Combating Illegal Information External Links". The operation focuses on correcting issues in eight key areas susce…

Implementer
China
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, search service provider, platform intermediary: other
in force

JFTC investigation Google LLC regarding potential violations of competition law regarding the provision of technologies

Latest event Date: 2024-04-22 investigation ruling

Issued approval by JFTC regarding Google LLC's Commitment Plan to Address Anti-Competitive Concerns

On 22 April 2024, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) approved a Commitment Plan submitted by Google LLC, aimed at addressing concerns over potential anti-competitive practices in the provision of search engine and search advertising technologies…

Implementer
Japan
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity online advertising provider, search service provider
under deliberation

Qingming Special Action to Rectify 'Self-Media' Trend

Latest event Date: 2024-04-21 investigation announcement

Launch of Qingming Special Action to Rectify 'Self-Media' Trend

On 21 April 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China initiated a two-month national campaign aimed at regulating 'self-media' activities across the country. This operation focuses on curbing the practice of fabricating news for traffic and enhan…

Implementer
China
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, search service provider, messaging service provider
adopted

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)

Latest event Date: 2024-04-21 order adoption

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…

Implementer
South Africa
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, platform intermediary: user-generated content, search service provider
in consultation

Definition of reasonable age verification methods in Attorney General's regulations implementing Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.001/2-3.002/2-3.004)

Latest event Date: 2024-04-12 order consultation opened

Opened consultation on regulations implementing Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.003) defining reasonable age verification methods

On 12 April 2024, the Attorney General published the regulations implementing the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.003). The regulations implement Section 501.72(5) of the Florida Statutes, which were amended by the Florida Digital Bill of R…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Age verification requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, search service provider
in consultation

Data protection regulation in Attorney General's regulations implementing Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.001/2-3.002/2-3.004)

Latest event Date: 2024-04-12 order consultation opened

Opened consultation on regulations implementing Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.001/ 2-3.002/2-3.004) including data protection regulation

On 12 April 2024, the Attorney General published the regulations implementing the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.001/ 2-3.002/ 2-3.003/2-3.004) and opened a public consultation until 3 May 2024. The regulations implement Section 501.72(5)…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, search service provider
in consultation

Ofcom rules on additional duties for categorised services

Latest event Date: 2024-03-25 order consultation opened

Opened consultation on Ofcom rules on additional duties for categorised services

On 25 March 2024, the Office of Communications of the United Kingdom (Ofcom) opened a public consultation on rules on additional duties under the Online Safety Bill for categorised services until 20 May 2024. Under the Bill, online services that fal…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, search service provider, messaging service provider
adopted

Content moderation regulation in Florida Digital Bill of Rights (SB 262)

Latest event Date: 2023-06-06 law signing

Signed Florida Digital Bill of Rights (SB 262) including content moderation regulation

On 6 June 2023, the Florida Digital Bill of Rights was signed by the Governor of Florida. The Bill imposes obligations on controllers, defined as an organisation operating for profit or financial benefit in the state of Florida, that collect persona…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, search service provider
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