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.
24 events advancing 23 policy or regulatory changes:
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Financial consumer protection framework
Central Bank of Kenya closes consultation on financial consumer protection framework
On 28 April 2026, the Central Bank of Kenya closes the consultation on the financial consumer protection framework. The framework applies to all licensed financial service providers operating across any channel, including digital platforms. It impos…
Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026
Treasury opened consultation on Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026
On 27 April 2026, the Australian Treasury opened a consultation on the exposure draft Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026 until 18 May 2026. The draft Bill would make consequential amendments to the Administrati…
News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026
Treasury opened consultation on News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026
On 27 April 2026, the Australian Treasury opened a consultation on the exposure draft News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026 until 18 May 2026. The draft Bill would formally impose the news media bargaining charge at a rate of 2.25% of the consolida…
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026
Treasury opened consultation on News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026
On 27 April 2026, the Australian Treasury opened a consultation on the exposure draft News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026 until 18 May 2026. The draft Bill would impose a news media bargaining charge on a parent entity whose service gro…
Requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions
State Administration for Market Regulation opened consultation on requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions
On 17 April 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) opened a consultation on the requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions, until 17 May 2026. The requirements apply to so…
Guidance Note to the Transport Services Sector
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner opened consultation on draft Guidance Note to the Transport Services Sector
On 15 April 2026, the Kenya Office of the Data Protection Commissioner opened a consultation on the draft Guidance Note to the Transport Services Sector until 15 May 2026. The draft Guidance Note applies to all transport operators in Kenya, includin…
Guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes (No. 1/2026)
European Data Protection Board opened consultation on guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes
On 15 April 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) opened a consultation on the guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes, until 25 June 2026. The guidelines apply to all controllers and processors engaged i…
Implementing regulation on interoperable identification and authentication mechanism for exchange of personal electronic health data
European Commission opened consultation on Implementing Regulation on interoperable identification and authentication mechanism for exchange of personal electronic health data
On 9 April 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the Implementing Regulation on interoperable identification and authentication mechanisms for the exchange of personal electronic health data, until 7 May 2026. The Regulation applies…
Regulatory framework for application-based linear television distribution services
Telecom Regulatory Authority opened consultation on regulatory framework for application-based linear television distribution services
On 6 April 2026, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India opened a consultation on a regulatory framework for application-based linear television distribution services, until 4 May 2026. The framework applies to all entities distributing linear tel…
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…