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.
51 events advancing 42 policy or regulatory changes:
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Lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (TikTok v US Attorney General)
Filed lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (TikTok v US Attorney General)
On 7 May 2024, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columb…
Revising Existing Procedures on Reporting via Technology Act (REPORT Act/SB 474)
Signed Revising Existing Procedures on Reporting via Technology Act (REPORT Act/SB 474)
On 7 May 2024, the Revising Existing Procedures on Reporting via Technology Act (REPORT Act/SB 474) was signed into law by the United States President. The Act includes mandatory reporting obligations for online platforms to the National CyberTiplin…
User speech right in European Media Freedom Act
Entry into force with grace period of European Media Freedom Act including user speech right
On 7 May 2024, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) entered into force with a grace period. The EMFA aims to increase and promote transparency regarding media ownership while introducing safeguards for editorial independence and media pluralism. Th…
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)
Closed consultation on regulations implementing Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.003) defining reasonable age verification methods
On 3 May 2024, the public consultation closed on the Attorney General's 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 Florid…
Data protection regulation in Attorney General's regulations implementing Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.001/2-3.002/2-3.004)
Closed consultation on regulations implementing Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.001/ 2-3.002/2-3.004) including data protection regulation
On 3 May 2024, the public consultation closed on the Attorney General's regulations implementing the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.001/ 2-3.002/ 2-3.003/2-3.004). The regulations implement Section 501.72(5) of the Florida Statutes, which …
Bill amending the Competition Protection Act designating national competent authority under Digital Markets Act
Signed Bill amending the Competition Protection Act designating national competent authority under Digital Markets Act
On 2 May 2024, the President of Slovakia signed into law the Bill amending the Competition Protection Act. The Bill grants the Slovak Antimonopoly Office (PMU) new rights and competencies in line with the European Union Digital Markets Act (DMA). Th…
Ofcom investigation into OnlyFans regarding age verification measures
Announced Ofcom investigation into OnlyFans regarding age verification measures
On 1 May 2024, the UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) announced an investigation into internet content subscription platform OnlyFans regarding age verification measures. The investigation assesses OnlyFans' compliance with regulations, such as the…
Bill banning creation and non-consensual distribution of deepfake pornography
Announced Bill banning creation and non-consensual distribution of deepfake pornography
On 1 May 2024, the Australian Government announced its intention to submit a Bill banning the creation and non-consensual distribution of deepfake pornography to the Parliament. In particular, the Government stated that the Bill would include measur…
Act requiring online platforms to label political advertisements (HR 8172)
Introduced Act requiring online platforms to label political advertisements (HR 8172)
On 30 April 2024, an Act requiring online platforms to label political advertisements and amending the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (HR 8172) was introduced into the US Congress. The Act requires social media platforms displaying political …
European Commission Digital Markets Act Whistleblower Tool
Announced establishment of European Commission Digital Markets Act Whistleblower Tool
On 30 April 2024, the European Commission announced the establishment of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) Whistleblower Tool. The tool is designed to enable individuals to report if the entities designated as gatekeepers engaged in actions and practice…