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.
20 events advancing 19 policy or regulatory changes:
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Personal Financial Data Rights Rule
Implemented obligations for depository institutions with at least USD 250 billion in total assets outlined in Rule on Personal Financial Data Rights
On 1 April 2026, the final rule on personal financial data rights came into force for depository institutions with at least USD 250 billion in total assets and non-depository institutions with at least USD 10 billion in revenue. The rule mandates fi…
Guidance on automated decision-making in recruitment
Information Commissioner's Office published report and draft guidance on automated decision making in recruitment
On 31 March 2026, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) published a report and draft guidance on the use of automated decision-making (ADM) in recruitment. The guidance would apply to employers that use automated tools to process job applicati…
Guidance on operational incident reporting (FG26/3)
Financial Conduct Authority adopted guidance on operational incident reporting (FG26/3)
On 18 March 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) adopted the guidance on operational incident reporting for firms with Part 4A permission, payment service providers (PSPs), credit rating agencies, and other financial firms. The policy aims to…
Guidance on material third party arrangements (FG26/4)
Financial Conduct Authority adopted guidance on material third party arrangements (FG26/4)
On 18 March 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) adopted the guidance on material third-party arrangements (FG26/4). It applies to designated investment firms, authorised electronic money institutions or authorised payment institutions, and o…
Authorisation requirements in Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026
National Treasury opened consultation on Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations including authorisation requirements
On 17 March 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury opened a consultation on the draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations until 10 April 2026. The Regulations implement Section 49 of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 20…
Consumer review disclosure in amendments to Enforcement Decree of Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce
Fair Trade Commission opened consultation on amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce including consumer review disclosure
On 11 March 2026, the Fair Trade Commission opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312) until 20 March 2026. The amendments follow the Act pro…
User identification requirement in amendments to Enforcement Decree of Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce
Fair Trade Commission opened consultation on amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce (Law No. 21312) including user identification requirement
On 11 March 2026, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312) until 20 April 2026. The amendments follo…
Standard on capability requirements for personal information protection compliance audit institutions
National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee opened consultation on draft standard on capability requirements for personal information protection compliance audit institutions
On 11 February 2026, the Secretariat of the National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee (TC 260) opened a public consultation on the draft national standard Data Security Technology — Capability Requirements for Professional Instituti…
Consumer protection authority governance in Partial Amendment to Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Act No. 21312)
National Assembly adopted Partial Amendment to Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Bill No. 14874) including consumer protection authority governance
On 30 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312). The Act applies to businesses under investigation or review by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) for violations of the Act…
Fair marketing and advertising practices in Partial Amendment to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Act No. 21312)
National Assembly adopted Partial Amendment to Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Bill No. 14874) including fair marketing and advertising practices
On 30 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312). The Act applies to e-commerce operators and mail-order businesses that publish consumer reviews on cyber malls and similar onli…