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.
10352 events advancing 5826 policy or regulatory changes:
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Lawsuit concerning patentability of artificial neural network-based file recommendation system (Emotional Perception AI Limited v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks)
Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice issued ruling in Emotional Perception AI Limited v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks allowing appeal against refusal of patent application
On 21 November 2023, the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice allowed the appeal by Emotional Perception AI Limited ([2023] EWHC 2948 (Ch)). The High Court held that an artificial neural network is not a program for a computer and that the…
SAMR investigation into Broadcom and VMware merger
Issued SAMR conditional approval of Broadcom and VMware merger
On 21 November 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China approved Broadcom Corporation's acquisition of VMware Corporation with additional restrictive conditions. In particular, to mitigate the potential reduced competiti…
Act on supplementary provisions to the regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on Digital Markets
Adopted Act on supplementary provisions to the regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on Digital Markets
On 21 November 2023, the Danish Parliament adopted the Act on supplementary provisions to the regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on Digital Markets. The Act gives the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority (KFST) additional pow…
Uruguay Data Transfer Adequacy Decision (Resolution No. 63/023)
Adopted Resolution on Data Transfer Adequacy
On 21 November 2023, the Regulatory and Personal Data Control Unit of Uruguay (URCDP) adopted Resolution N° 63/023. The URCDP hereby updated a resolution on countries and organisations considered adequate for international data transfers, and includ…
Data subject rights regarding automated decisions in Personal Information Protection Act Enforcement Decree (Presidential Decree No. 34309)
Opened consultation on the second amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act
On 21 November 2023, the Korean Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced it would legislate, from 23 November 2023 until 2 January 2024, to amend the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act and opened a publi…
CBC investigation into TicketNetwork over alleged misleading advertising
Issued ruling in CBC Investigation into TicketNetwork over alleged misleading advertising
On 21 November 2023, TicketNetwork agreed to a settlement with the Canadian Competition Bureau (CBC) to resolve issues related to misleading advertising practices in its online ticket resale business. The agreement follows a Bureau investigation tha…
Lawsuit related to classification of workers (Independent Workers Union of Great Britain, on Behalf of Deliveroo riders v Central Arbitration Committee)
Issued ruling in legal action related to the classification of workers (Independent Workers Union of Great Britain, on Behalf of Deliveroo riders v Central Arbitration Committee)
On 21 November 2023, the United Kingdom Supreme Court ruled that Deliveroo riders are not eligible to form a union or engage in collective bargaining with the company due to the absence of an employment relationship. This decision upholds the origin…
DoJ lawsuit against Binance over alleged anti-money laundering, unlicensed money transmitting, and sanctions violations
Issued ruling in DoJ lawsuit against Binance over alleged anti-money laundering, unlicensed money transmitting, and sanctions violations
On 21 November 2023, the Department of Justice (DoJ) disclosed that Binance Holdings Limited and its CEO have entered a guilty plea to federal charges, resulting in a settlement of approximately USD 4 billion. Binance, recognised as the world's larg…
Attorney General shortlist of universal opt-out mechanisms under the Colorado Privacy Act
Opened consultation on Attorney General shortlist of universal opt-out mechanisms under the Colorado Privacy Act
On 21 November 2023, the Colorado Attorney General issued a shortlist of universal opt-out mechanisms (UOOMs) under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) and opened a public consultation until 11 December 2023. The CPA requires qualifying organisations to …
FTC resolution establishing compulsory process in non-public investigations involving AI-related products and services
Adopted FTC resolution establishing compulsory process in non-public investigations involving AI-related products and services
On 21 November 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted an omnibus resolution granting the use of compulsory process, similar to subpoenas, in non-public investigations into products and services utilising or purporting to use artificial int…