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.
58 events advancing 52 policy or regulatory changes:
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Right of customisation of the media offer in European Media Freedom Act
Entry into force with grace period of European Media Freedom Act including the right of customisation of the media offer
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…
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…
Merger control regulation in European Media Freedom Act
Entry into force with grace period of European Media Freedom Act including requirement for impact assessment of media market concentrations
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 and introduces safeguards for editorial independence and media pluralism. The E…
Updated OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence
Adopted Updated OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence
On 3 May 2024, the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting updated the OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to adapt to the rapid advancements in AI technologies, particularly the emergence of general-purpose and generative AI. The Principles ai…
5th EU-Japan High Level Economic Dialogue
Issued statement on 5th EU-Japan High Level Economic Dialogue
On 2 May 2024, representatives of the European Commission and Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs as well as its Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry held 5th EU-Japan High Level Economic Dialogue. The Dialogue contains a number of points, inclu…
EU-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation on digital identities and trust services to implement data free flow with trust
Signed EU-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation on digital identities and trust services to implement data free flow with trust
On 30 April 2024, the European Union and Japan adopted a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to enhance Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT). The MoC focuses on the implementation of reliable digital identities and trust services. The MoC aims to facilitate…
CJEU lawsuit concerning national authority access to identification data on the basis of IP address during investigations of online counterfeits (C-470/21)
Issued CJEU ruling in lawsuit concerning national authority access to identification data on the basis of IP address during investigations of online counterfeits (C-470/21)
On 30 April 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a judgment in Case C-470/21, addressing the compatibility of certain data processing operations with EU law, specifically concerning the general and indiscriminate retention …
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…
European Commission legislation on fair telework and the right to disconnect
Opened consultation on European Commission on potential legislation on fair telework and the right to disconnect
On 30 April 2024, the Commission announced the initiation of a first-stage consultation with European social partners regarding the development of EU legislation on fair telework and the right to disconnect. The consultation, which is open until 11 …