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.
22 events advancing 21 policy or regulatory changes:
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Right of customisation of the media offer in European Media Freedom Act
European Media Freedom Act including the right of customisation of the media offer enters into force
On 8 May 2027, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) enters into force. The EMFA aims to increase and promote transparency regarding media ownership and establish safeguards for editorial independence and media pluralism. The EMFA introduces the rig…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Personal Financial Data Rights Rule
Implemented obligations for depository institutions that hold at least USD 10 billion in total assets outlined in Rule on Personal Financial Data Rights
On 1 April 2027, the final rule on personal financial data rights came into force for depository institutions that hold at least USD 10 billion in total assets but less than USD 250 billion or non-depository institutions that did not generate USD 10…
Guidance on operational incident reporting (FG26/3)
Guidance on operational incident reporting enters into force
On 18 March 2027, the guidance on operational incident reporting for firms with Part 4A permission, payment service providers (PSPs), credit rating agencies, and other financial firms enters into force. The guidelines establish a standardised proces…
Guidance on material third party arrangements (FG26/4)
Guidance on material third party arrangements enters into force
On 18 March 2027, the guidance on material third-party arrangements (FG26/4) comes into force. It applies to designated investment firms, authorised electronic money or payment institutions, and other financial institutions. The guidance requires fi…
Consumer protection authority governance in Partial Amendment to Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Act No. 21312)
Partial Amendment to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312) including consumer protection authority governance enters into force
On 7 February 2027, the amendment to Article 39(3) of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312) enters into force. The Act applies to businesses under investigation or review by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) for …
Privacy Protection Act (A6309)
Section 6 of the Privacy Protection Act (A6309) enters into force
On 1 February 2027, Section 6 of the Privacy Protection Act (A6309) enters into force, regulating the collection and sharing of personal information by health care facilities. The provisions prohibit health care facilities from requesting or collect…
Presidential Decree No. 10767 re-determining digital services tax rate
President Decree No. 10767 re-determining digital services tax rate applies reduced rate of 2.5%
On 1 January 2027, Presidential Decree No. 10767 setting the digital services tax rate at 2.5% for revenue earned from the start of the year enters into force. The Decree, published in the Official Gazette on 25 December 2025, followed the adjustmen…
Data protection measures in Directive on consumer credits
Implemented Consumer Credit Directive including data protection measures
On 20 November 2026, the Consumer Credit Directive, including data protection measures, was implemented. The Directive outlines the data that covered entities, including creditors, credit intermediaries and providers of crowdfunding credit services,…
Consumer protection regulation in Directive on consumer credits
Implemented Credit Directive including consumer protection regulations
On 20 November 2026, the Consumer Credit Directive, including consumer protection measures, was implemented. The Directive aims to ensure that consumers can make an informed choice when applying for credit and have easy access to necessary informati…
Fair marketing and advertising practices in Partial Amendment to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Act No. 21312)
Partial Amendment to Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Bill No. 14874) including fair marketing and advertising practices enters into force
On 21 July 2026, the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312) entered into force, 6 months after promulgation on 20 January 2026. The Act applies to e-commerce operators and mail-order businesses that publish consumer review…