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.
36 events advancing 34 policy or regulatory changes:
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Measures to strengthen consumer safety and improve corporate competitiveness when purchasing overseas direct purchases
Announced Measures to strengthen consumer safety and improve corporate competitiveness when purchasing overseas direct purchases
On 16 May 2023, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) announced measures to strengthen consumer safety and enhance corporate competitiveness in overseas direct purchases. These measures would include blocking foreign direct purchases of products th…
EU Commission investigation into Viagogo regarding compliance with DSA
Announced Viagogo's commitment to improve terms and consumer information following Commission and EU consumer authorities inquiries
On 16 May 2024, the European Commission announced that Viagogo has committed to improving consumer information regarding ticket resale conditions and discontinuing excessive countdown messages. Following a dialogue initiated by the Consumer Protecti…
ACM investigation into Epic regarding alleged unfair commercial practices aimed at children in Fortnite game
Issued ruling in ACM investigation into Epic regarding alleged unfair commercial practices aimed at children in Fortnite game
On 14 May 2024, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) issued a ruling following its investigation into Epic regarding alleged unfair commercial practices targeting children within the Fortnite game. ACM determined that children p…
FCC investigation into Royal Tiger Group under Consumer Communications Information Services Threat (C-CIST) classification framework
Issued FCC Consumer Communications Information Services Threat (C-CIST) classification for "Royal Tiger" Group
On 13 May 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) classified “Royal Tiger” Group and its associated entities and individuals as a Consumer Communications Information Services Threat (C-CIST) in the United States. The FCC classification aim…
Age verification requirement in Act amending Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (HB 2017)
Passed act amending Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (HB 2017) including age verification requirement
On 8 May 2024, the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania passed an amendment to the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (HB 2017). This amendment pertains to Title 50 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which addresses the protection of min…
Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (House Resolution 109)
Passed Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (House Resolution 109)
On 8 May 2024, the House of Representatives passed the Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (House Resolution 109. The Resolution would express Congress' disapproval of the Staff Accounting …
User right in Act Concerning Consumer Protections in Interactions with Artificial Intelligence Systems (SB 24-205)
Passed Bill for an Act Concerning Consumer Protections in Interactions with Artificial Intelligence Systems (SB 24-205) including user rights
On 8 May 2024, the Colorado House of Representatives passed the Bill for an Act Concerning Consumer Protections in Interactions with Artificial Intelligence Systems (SB 24-205). The Bill would require deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence …
Quality of service requirement in Amended User Protection Regulations (Resolution 552/1445)
Implemented Amended User Protection Regulations (Resolution 552/1445) including quality of service requirement
On 8 May 2024, the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) implemented the Amended User Protection Regulations (Resolution 552/1445). The updated regulations follow the "Regulations for the Protection of the Rights of Users…
SEC prohibition on meme token services by digital asset exchanges
Implemented SEC order on prohibition on meme token services by digital asset exchanges including warning to protect investors
On 7 May 2024, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order reinforcing the existing prohibition against digital asset exchanges listing meme tokens. This measure aims to preserve the orderly conduct of digital asset trading a…
CFPB investigation into Chime over alleged delaying of consumer refunds
Issued CFPB ruling in the investigation into Chime over alleged delaying of consumer refunds
On 7 May 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issues a ruling following its investigation into Chime concerning alleged delays in issuing consumer refunds. The CFPB determined that Chime had failed to fulfil its obligation of issuin…