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.
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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…
European Commission Digital Services Act whistleblower tool
Announced establishment of European Commission Digital Services Act whistleblower tool
On 30 April 2024, the European Commission announced the establishment of the Digital Services Act (DSA) Whistleblower Tool. The tool is designed to allow individuals possessing information about very large online platforms (VLOPs) and search engines…
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…
FAS investigation into OZON over alleged violation of antimonopoly laws
Issued FAS warning to OZON for alleged signs of antimonopoly law violations
On 26 April 2024, the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) issued a warning to OZON, a leading e-commerce platform in Russia, for engaging in practices that allegedly violate the country's antimonopology laws. The FAS's concerns include the im…
European Commission's third decision designating Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act
Adopted EU Commission decision designating Shein as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act
On 26 April 2024, the European Commission adopted the designation of Shein as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission determined that the platform reached the threshold of 45 million average monthly users, m…
PIPC Investigation into STG24 Co. over alleged violations of personal information protection regulations
Issued ruling in PIPC Investigation into STG24 Co. over alleged violations of personal information protection regulations
On 24 April 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) conducted its 7th plenary session, where it resolved to impose sanctions on six businesses for failing to adhere to the Personal Information Protection Act. The PIPC imposed a p…
AGCM Investigation into Amazon for alleged unfair commercial practices concerning "recurring purchase" option
Issued AGCM decision in investigation into Amazon for unfair commercial practices concerning "recurring purchase" option including EUR 10 million fine
On 24 April 2024, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) sanctioned Amazon with a fine of EUR 10 million for unfair commercial practices. In particular, the AGCM investigated Amazon's practice on pre-selection of the "recurring purchase" option fo…
ACM investigation into e-commerce platform over alleged unfair subscription terms and conditions
Issued order in ACM investigation into an e-commerce platform over alleged unfair subscription terms and conditions
On 23 April 2024, the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) issued an order to the e-commerce platform “On that Ass”, requiring it to amend its website to explicitly disclose that obtaining a free product initiates a subscription service. …
ACMA investigation into online gambling services' compliance with the Interactive Gambling Act
Published ACMA findings following investigation into online gambling services' compliance with Interactive Gambling Act
On 18 April 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) concluded its investigation into illegal online gambling services that were operational around the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup period. The investigation reviewed 200 offshore…
Evaluation of the Terrorist Content Online Regulation
Opened consultation on the Evaluation of the Terrorist Content Online Regulation
On 11 April 2024, the European Commission opened a consultation on the evaluation of the Terrorist Content Online Regulation (Regulation 2021/784) until 9 May 2024. The consultation aims to assess its relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence,…