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.
108 events advancing 102 policy or regulatory changes:
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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 Privacy Act to criminalise the act of doxxing
Announced Bill amending the Privacy Act to criminalise the act of doxxing
On 1 May 2024, the Australian Government announced its intention to submit a Bill amending the Privacy Act to criminalise the act of doxxing, defined as releasing private information online with malicious intent. The Bill will be submitted in August…
Utah Motor Vehicle Consumer Data Protection Act (SB 215)
Implemented Utah Motor Vehicle Consumer Data Protection Act (SB 215)
On 1 May 2024, the Utah Motor Vehicle Consumer Data Protection Act (SB215) entered into force. The Act outlines regulations governing the handling of dealer data within the automotive industry. The Act would prohibit franchisors or third parties fro…
Online Data Security and Privacy Amendments (SB 98)
Implemented Online Data Security and Privacy Amendments (SB 98)
On 1 May 2024, the Bill Online Data Security and Privacy Amendments (SB 98) was implemented. The Bill amends the definition of a data breach under section 63A-16-1101 of the Utah Code, defining a data breach as unauthorised access, acquisition, disc…
PIPC Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act for MyData Promotion
Announced PIPC Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act for MyData Promotion
On 30 April 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act. This legislative action aims to facilitate the promotion of MyData across various se…
PIPC Revised guidelines of personal information processing policy
Adopted PIPC revised guidelines of personal information processing policy
On 30 April 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) issued revised guidelines for drafting privacy policies, aligning them with amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act. The revised guidelines contain provisions on o…
Implementation Legislation of the EU Data Act (Directive (EU) 2020/1828)
Closed consultation on Implementation Legislation of the EU Data Act
On 30 April 2024, the Ministry of Digital Affairs in Poland closed its public consultation on a Bill implementing the EU Data Act (Directive (EU) 2020/1828) into Polish national Law. The pre-consultation aimed to gather initial opinions all stakehol…
FCC investigation into Verizon Communications for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
Issued FCC ruling following an investigation into Verizon Communications for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
On 29 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ruling against Verizon Communications, fining the company USD 46’901’250 for failing to protect customers' location information and for sharing it without consent. This decision …
FCC investigation into T-Mobile for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
Issued FCC ruling following an investigation into T-Mobile for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
On 29 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ruling against T-Mobile, fining the company USD 80’080’000 for failing to protect customers' location information and for sharing it without consent. This decision enforces the d…
FCC investigation into Sprint Corporation for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
Issued FCC ruling following an investigation into Sprint Corporation for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
On 29 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ruling against Sprint Corporation, fining the company USD 12’240’000 for failing to protect customers' location information and for sharing it without consent. This decision enfo…