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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Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026

Latest event Date: 2026-05-18 law consultation closed

Treasury closes consultation on Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026

On 18 May 2026, the Australian Treasury closes the consultation on the exposure draft Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026. The draft Bill would make consequential amendments to the Administrative Decisions (Judi…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content remuneration regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, other service provider, platform intermediary: other
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News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026

Latest event Date: 2026-05-18 law consultation closed

Treasury closes consultation on News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026

On 18 May 2026, the Australian Treasury closes the consultation on the exposure draft News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026. The draft Bill would formally impose the news media bargaining charge at a rate of 2.25% of the consolidated revenue attrib…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content remuneration regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, other service provider, platform intermediary: other
processing consultation

News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026

Latest event Date: 2026-05-18 law consultation closed

Treasury closes consultation on News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026

On 18 May 2026, the Australian Treasury closes the consultation on the exposure draft News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026. The draft Bill would impose a news media bargaining charge on a parent entity whose service group provides a sign…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content remuneration regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, other service provider, platform intermediary: other
processing consultation

Requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions

Latest event Date: 2026-05-17 order consultation closed

State Administration for Market Regulation closes consultation on requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions

On 17 May 2026, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) closes the consultation on the requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions. The requirements apply to software testing …

Implementer
China
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Quality of Service requirement
Economic activity other service provider, software provider: other software
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Guidance Note to the Transport Services Sector

Latest event Date: 2026-05-15 outline consultation closed

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes consultation on draft Guidance Note to the Transport Services Sector

On 15 May 2026, the Kenya Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes the consultation on the draft Guidance Note to the Transport Services Sector. The draft Guidance Note applies to all transport operators in Kenya, including public transport…

Implementer
Kenya
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity other service provider
in consultation

Amended guidelines for protection of personal Information in financial sector

Latest event Date: 2026-05-13 order consultation opened

Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency opened consultation on amended guidelines for protection of personal Information in financial sector

On 13 May 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency opened a consultation on the amended guidelines for the protection of personal Information in the financial sector, until 12 June 2026. The amendments expan…

Implementer
Japan
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
in consultation

Review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive (2019/790/EU) and targeted initiative for copyright environment regarding creativity and innovation

Latest event Date: 2026-05-13 inquiry consultation opened

European Commission opened call for evidence on review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive and targeted initiative for copyright environment

On 13 May 2026, the European Commission opened a call for evidence on the review of Directive 2019/790/EU on Copyright in the Digital Single Market and on a potential targeted legislative initiative for the cultural and creative sectors until 10 Jun…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Intellectual property
Policy or regulatory element Copyright protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, ML and AI development, other service provider
in consultation

Guidance for suppliers of information technology products and services under Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents

Latest event Date: 2026-04-30 outline consultation opened

National Data Protection Authority opened consultation on guidance for suppliers of information technology products and services under Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents

On 30 April 2026, the National Data Protection Authority opened a consultation on guidance for suppliers of information technology products and services under the Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents, until 15 June 2026. The guidance applies …

Implementer
Brazil
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, other service provider, software provider: app stores
in consultation

Guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes (No. 1/2026)

Latest event Date: 2026-04-15 outline consultation opened

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…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity other service provider
adopted

Guidance on operational incident reporting (FG26/3)

Latest event Date: 2026-03-18 order adoption

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…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity other service provider
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