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.
16947 events advancing 9415 policy or regulatory changes:
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Office of Communications' guidance on highly effective age assurance for Part 3 services
Office of Communications released guidance on highly effective age assurance for Part 3 services
On 24 April 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) released the guidance on highly effective age assurance for Part 3 services, providing detailed recommendations for implementing age verification processes to comply with the Online Safety Act 2…
Office of Communications' Protection of Children Code of Practice for search services
Office of Communications issued draft Protection of Children Code of Practice for search services
On 24 April 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) submitted the draft Protection of Children Code of Practice for search services to the Secretary of State, as required under section 41 of the Online Safety Act 2023. The draft provides specific…
Office of Communications' Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services
Office of Communications issued draft Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services
On 24 April 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) submitted the draft Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services to the Secretary of State, as required under section 41 of the Online Safety Act 2023. The draft outlines re…
Directive on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles including measures on advanced driver-assistance systems
European Commission submitted a proposal for a Directive on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles including measures on advanced driver-assistance systems
On 24 April 2025, the European Commission submitted a proposal for a Directive on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles, including measures on advanced driver-assistance systems. The proposal introduces changes in periodic technical inspe…
Personal Information Protection Committee investigation into DeepSeek's data processing practices compliance with Personal Information Protection Act
Personal Information Protection Commission issued corrective measures regarding DeepSeek’s data processing practices
On 24 April 2025, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced the results of its preliminary investigation into DeepSeek. The PIPC issued corrective recommendations, including the requirement for DeepSeek to ensure legal grounds …
Assessment of compliance with fair marketing and advertising requirements in Communications Commission user protection evaluations
Communications Commission announced 47 companies were subject to user protection evaluations to assess compliance with fair marketing and advertising requirements
On 23 April 2025, the Communications Commission (KCC) announced that 47 companies were selected for the 2025 user protection evaluation, among them search and platform operators such as Google, Apple, and Naver, and new entrants including Coupang Ea…
UK-Japan joint statement on data adequacy
UK and Japan signed joint statement on data adequacy
On 23 April 2025, Japan’s Personal Information Protection Commission and the United Kingdom’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology signed a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to promoting free data flows with high standards of…
National Privacy Commission guidelines on biometric data
National Privacy Commission opened consultation on guidelines on biometric data
On 23 April 2025, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) launched a public consultation on the implementation of international data protection standards in the country until 30 May 2025. The initiative is part of the development of regulations under …
Administrative Council for Economic Defence investigation into Ericsson over alleged anti-competitive practices
Administrative Council for Economic Defence opened investigation into Ericsson over its alleged anti-competitive practices
On 23 April 2025, the Administrative Council for Economic Defence (CADE) initiated an investigation into Ericsson after evaluating a voluntary appeal filed by Motorola and Lenovo. The appeal alleged that Ericsson abused its dominant position in lice…
Administrative Council for Economic Defense's updated guidelines on notification criteria for mergers
Administrative Council for Economic Defense's released updated guidelines on notification criteria for mergers
On 23 April 2025, the Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defence (CADE) updated guidelines on the notification of concentration acts, with specific clarifications on operations carried out abroad. The update confirms that transactions pro…