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.
1446 events advancing 762 policy or regulatory changes:
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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…
Amendment to Enforcement Decree of the Information and Communications Network Act
Announced Amendment to Enforcement Decree of the Information and Communications Network Act
On 24 April 2024, the Korea Communications Commission announced the preparation of an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Information and Communications Network Act. This amendment aims to address the 'blind spots' in blocking access to illeg…
eSafety Commissioner Removal Notices to X Corp regarding Extreme Violent Content
Issued extension of interim injunction by Federal Court against X Corp for Removal of Extreme Violent Content
On 24 April 2024, the Federal Court of Australia granted a further interim injunction against X Corp, compelling the platform to hide Class 1 material, specifically extreme violent video content related to an alleged terrorist act in Sydney on 15 Ap…
Content Moderation in Connecticut Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence (SB 2)
Passed Connecticut Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence (SB 2) including Content Moderation Regulation
On 24 April 2024, the Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence (SB 2) was passed by the Senate of Connecticut. The Bill would require developers of AI systems to incorporate standards and techniques to enable the authentication, detection, labelling, …
European Commission's second decision designating Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act
Implemented additional obligations for XVideos as Very Large Online Platform under Digital Services Act
On 23 April 2024, additional obligations for adult entertainment platform XVideos as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act (DSA) came into effect. The additional obligations include submitting risk assessment reports to the Commi…
EU Commission investigation into TikTok's compliance with DSA requirements to address illegal content and disinformation
Launched EU Commission formal investigation into TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain
On 22 April 2024, the European Commission announced it had initiated formal proceedings to investigate TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission will assess whether the compa…
Qingming Special Action to Rectify 'Self-Media' Trend
Launch of Qingming Special Action to Rectify 'Self-Media' Trend
On 21 April 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China initiated a two-month national campaign aimed at regulating 'self-media' activities across the country. This operation focuses on curbing the practice of fabricating news for traffic and enhan…
Film and Publication Board regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526)
Implemented FPB's regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526)
On 21 April 2024, the Film and Publication Board (FPB)’s regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526) entered into force. In particular, the service prov…
Criminalisation of creation of sexually explicit deepfakes in amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill
Announced amendment to Criminal Justice Bill criminalising creation of sexually explicit deepfakes
On 16 April 2024, an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill criminalising the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes without consent was announced by the Government. The Bill would make the creation of deepfake images a criminal offence, subjecting…
Framework for bargaining and complaint of unfair treatment processes under Online News Act
Closed consultation on framework for bargaining and complaint of unfair treatment processes under Online News Act
On 12 April 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) closed its consultation on the framework under the Online News Act. The consultation sought comments on the Act's application, specifically on the bargaining pr…