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.
51 events advancing 48 policy or regulatory changes:
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Guidance Note on Data Protection Officer
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes consultation on draft Guidance Note on Data Protection Officer
On 15 May 2026, the Kenya Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes the consultation on the draft Guidance Note on Data Protection Officer. The draft Guidance Note applies to all data controllers and data processors across all sectors, and t…
Guidance Notes on Data Protection Policy
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes consultation on draft Guidance Notes on Data Protection Policy
On 15 May 2026, the Kenya Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes the consultation on the draft Guidance Notes on Data Protection Policy. The draft Guidance Notes apply to all data controllers and data processors across all sectors, and th…
Guidance on Cross Border Data Transfer
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes consultation on draft guidance on cross border data transfer
On 15 May 2026, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) closes the consultation on draft guidance on cross-border data transfers. The draft applies to all entities that handle personal data in Kenya and transfer or intend to transfer s…
Measures regarding enforcement in Internet Code of Practice 2025
Internet Code of Practice including measures regarding enforcement enters into force with grace period
On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including measures regarding enforcement, enters into force with grace period. It provides that the Commission is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Code and may require regula…
Guidance on application of Chapter I prohibition in Competition Act to technology transfer agreements
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on draft guidance on application of Chapter I prohibition in Competition Act to technology transfer agreements
On 30 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on draft guidance on the application of the Chapter I prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) to technology transfer agreements, open until 11 June 2026. The …
Revised guidance on transparency and disclosure (CMA6)
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on revised guidance on transparency and disclosure (CMA6)
On 24 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on a revised version of its guidance on transparency and disclosure (CMA6) until 22 May 2026. The revised guidance addresses parties subject to CMA proceedings acros…
Competition Commission's review of regulatory barriers to competition, focusing on small and medium enterprises
Competition Commission opened consultation on review of regulatory barriers to competition
On 22 April 2026, the Competition Commission opened a consultation on the review of regulations that may act as barriers to competition or to the entry and expansion of firms until 5 June 2026. The review focuses on small and medium-sized enterprise…
Template for data protection impact assessments
European Data Protection Board opened consultation on template for data protection impact assessments
On 14 April 2026, the European Data Protection Board opened a consultation on a template for data protection impact assessments under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), until 9 June 2026. The template applies to controllers undertaking h…
Bill amending Consumer Data Protection Act to prohibit sale of precise geolocation data (SB338)
Governor of Virginia signed Bill amending Consumer Data Protection Act to prohibit sale of precise geolocation data (SB 338)
On 13 April 2026, the Governor of Virginia signed the Bill amending the Consumer Data Protection Act to prohibit the sale of precise geolocation data. The amendment applies to controllers processing personal and sensitive data, particularly in digit…
Guidance on automated decision-making including profiling
Information Commissioner's Office opened consultation on guidance on automated decision-making including profiling
On 31 March 2026, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) opened a consultation on guidance on automated decision-making, including profiling, until 29 May 2026. The guidance applies to all organisations carrying out automated decision-making, i…