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.
33 events advancing 28 policy or regulatory changes:
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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…
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…
Bill amending the Information Technology Act (SB 131)
Implemented Bill amending the Information Technology Act (SB 131)
On 1 May 2024, the Bill amending the Information Technology Act (SB 131) entered into force. The Bill provides definitions for terms, such as artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence or synthetic audio and visual media and require…
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 …
FTC Amendments to Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government
Closed consultation on FTC Proposed Amendments to Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government
On 30 April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closed its public consultation on its notice of proposed rulemaking on amendments to the Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government that would prohibit the impersonation of individuals. …
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…
EU Commission investigation into Meta's compliance with DSA requirements to address illegal content and disinformation
Opened European Commission formal proceedings against Meta over alleged non-compliance with DSA requirements to address illegal content and disinformation
On 30 April 2024, the European Commission initiated formal proceedings to investigate whether Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has failed to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The investigation focuses on several alleged …
NIST Report on Reducing Risks Posed by Synthetic Content (NIST AI 100-4)
Opened consultation on Reducing Risks Posed by Synthetic Content (NIST AI 100-4)
On 29 April 2024, the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) opened a public consultation on the report Reducing Risks Posed by Synthetic Content (NIST AI 100-4) until 2 June 2024. This report evaluates existing and potential scien…
Minister for Communications statutory review of the Online Safety Act 2021
Opened consultation on Statutory Review of the Online Safety Act 2021
On 29 April 2024, the Australian Government opened a public consultation as part of a statutory review of the Online Safety Act 2021, open until 21 June 2024. The review aims to evaluate the Online Safety Act's effectiveness and considers whether it…
Regulation extending derogation from the ePrivacy Directive to support the detection of child sexual abuse
Adopted Regulation on Extension of Derogation from the ePrivacy Directive to support the detection of child sexual abuse by Council
On 29 April 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the Regulation on the Extension of Derogation from the ePrivacy Directive until 3 April 2026, specifically for the purpose of identifying Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) online. The exte…