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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Rules on data subject information and restrictions under European Commission Decision (EU) 2025/628 for supervision, investigation, enforcement and monitoring under Regulation (EU) 2022/2065
European Commission Decision (EU) 2025/628 including rules on data subject information and restrictions enters into force
On 21 April 2025, the Commission Decision (EU) 2025/628, which established internal regulations concerning the provision of information to data subjects and the limitation of certain data subjects' rights in relation to personal data processing unde…
Justice Department public lawsuit against Google over alleged anticompetitive practices and monopolisation of digital advertising technologies
District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found Google liable for anti-competitive practices and monopolisation of digital advertising technologies
On 17 April 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by monopolising two digital advertising technology markets, specifically the publisher ad servers and ad exchanges for …
Privacy regulators memorandum of understanding on data privacy enforcement
Eight state privacy regulators signed memorandum of understanding on data privacy enforcement
On 16 April 2025, eight privacy regulators, including representatives from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, New Jersey, and Oregon, signed a memorandum of understanding on data privacy enforcement. The initiative aims to ensure …
Fair Trade Commission investigation into illegal practices by online advertising agencies
Fair Trade Commission announced investigation into illegal practices by online advertising agencies
On 16 April 2025, South Korea’s Fair-Trade Commission (FTC) announced an investigation into seven online advertising agencies suspected of illegal practices. During a quarterly review conducted by the Online Advertising Illegal Practices Response Ta…
Bureau of Industry and Security investigation under section 232 of Trade Expansion Act into effects on national security of imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products
Bureau of Industry and Security opened consultation on Section 232 national security investigation of imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products
On 16 April 2025, the United States Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), opened a public consultation until 7 May 2025 as part of its Section 232 investigation into imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manuf…
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism guidelines for utilisation of autonomous driving technology in urban spaces
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism closes consultation on guidelines for utilisation of autonomous driving technology in urban spaces
On 16 April 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism closes the public consultation on draft guidelines for the utilisation of autonomous driving technology in urban spaces. The guideline applies to urban infrastructure …
Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information guidance on Meta's data processing for AI training
Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information issued guidance on Meta's data processing for AI training
On 15 April 2025, the Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (HmbBfDI) issued guidance on Meta’s planned use of personal data for artificial intelligence (AI) training and informed users of their right to object. Meta’s …
Cyber Security Agency's cyber essentials and cyber trust marks expansion to cloud security, AI and operational technology
Cyber Security Agency announced cyber essentials and cyber trust marks were expanded to include cloud security, AI and operational technology
On 15 April 2025, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) expanded Cyber Essentials and Cyber Trust certification marks. The updated certifications now include coverage of cloud security, artificial intelligence (AI) security, and operational t…
Cyberspace Administration campaign on rectifying malicious marketing chaos on short video platforms
Cyberspace Administration announced campaign on rectifying malicious marketing chaos on short video platforms
On 15 April 2025, the Cyberspace Administration announced a campaign to rectify malicious marketing chaos in the short video field. The investigation focuses on concerns including the dissemination of false information, breaches of public order and …
Commission implementing regulation on format and procedures for notification of intention and verification with regard to the initiation of qualified trust services
European Commission opened consultation on draft implementing regulation on notification and verification of qualified trust services
On 15 April 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation on the draft implementing regulation on format and procedures for notification of intention and verification with regard to the initiation of qualified trust services, until 13 May 2025…