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.
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METI guide on methods for managing software vulnerabilities using SBOM
Opened consultation on revised METI guide on methods for managing software vulnerabilities using SBOM
On 26 April 2024, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) opened a public consultation on the revised draft of the guide for managing software vulnerabilities using the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). The consultation remains open unti…
CNIL notice regarding data minimisation in the recruitment process
Issued CNIL notice regarding data minimisation in the recruitment process
On 25 April 2024, the French Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) issued a notice after receiving complaints about excessive data collection in the context of a recruitment process. The unknown company in question asked appl…
Lawsuit concerning the processing and analysis of personal data for targeted advertising (Case C-446/21)
Issued Advocate General's Opinion on processing and analysis of personal data for targeted advertising (Case C-446/21)
On 25 April 2024, the Advocate General (AG) delivered an opinion on case C-446/21, addressing the processing of personal data for targeted advertising under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The case, based on a preliminary reference fi…
Mandatory data sharing requirements in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Passed by Parliament Platform Work Directive including mandatory data sharing requirements
On 25 April 2024, the European Parliament passed the Directive on improving working conditions in platform work ^Platform Work Directive"), including mandatory data sharing requirements. In particular, digital labour platforms will be required to pr…
Data protection for workers in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Passed by Parliament Platform Work Directive including data protection for workers
On 25 April 2024, the European Parliament passed the Directive on improving working conditions in platform work (Platform Work Directive), including data protection for workers. Under the Directive, digital platforms will be prohibited from processi…
Act on National Cybersecurity System
Opened Consultation on National Cybersecurity System Act
On 24 April 2024, the Poland Ministry of Digital Affairs published a draft of an Amendment to the Act on the National Cybersecurity System, and opened a consultation on it. The Act incorporates a requirement for an information security management sy…
US-Kenya Joint Statement on Cross-Border Data Flows, AI, and Upskilling
Issued US-Kenya Joint Statement on Cross-Border Data Flows, AI, and Upskilling
On 24 April 2024, the United States Department of Commerce and the Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy announced the Joint Statement on Cross-Border Data Flows, AI, and Upskilling. According to the Joint Statement, …
Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 8038)
Signed Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 8038) as incorporated in Bill making emergency supplemental appropriations (HR 815)
On 24 April 2024, the Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 8038) was signed by the US President as part of the Bill making emergency supplemental appropriations (HR 815) to incorporate the 21st Century Peace through St…
BEREC Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services
Closed consultation on BEREC Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services
On 24 April 2024, the consultation on the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services closed. The BEREC gathered information related to the impact of cloud and edge computing developm…
Lawsuit against the implementation of the California Privacy Rights Act Regulations (California Privacy Protection Agency v California Chamber of Commerce)
Issued California Supreme Court colosure Chamber of Commerce's petition to overturn court decision regarding the enforcement of California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations (S283856)
On 24 April 2024, the California Supreme Court denied the California Chamber of Commerce's petition for review. This follows the California Third District Court of Appeal's ruling in favour of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and Cali…