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.
169 events advancing 111 policy or regulatory changes:
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Implementation Rules for Product Quality Supervision and Random Inspections
Closed public consultation on Implementation Rules for Product Quality Supervision and Random Inspections
On 19 March 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) closed the public consultation on the revised implementation rules for 147 types of product quality supervision and random inspections, including servers. The revisions aim to i…
ACM investigation into TI-84shop for allegedly using unfair business practices
Issued ACM blocking order following investigation into TI-84shop for allegedly using unfair business practices
On 14 March 2024, the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) shut down the online store TI-84shop with judicial authorisation, marking the first time such action has been taken by the consumer protection authority. TI84 shop, which sold con…
Design requirement in Electronic Communications Law (PKE)
Closed Consultation on the Electronic Communications Law (PKE) including design requirements
On 12 March 2024, the Ministry of Digitalisation closed the public consultation on the new Electronic Communications Act, which includes an interoperability regulation. The Act introduces the concept of harmonised frequencies. These are frequencies …
FCC Requests for Information to Online Marketplaces Regarding Sale of Insecure IoT Devices
Issued FCC Requests for Information to Online Marketplaces Regarding Sale of Insecure IoT Devices
On 8 March 2024, FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks initiated an investigation into the sale of insecure Internet of Things (IoT) devices that violate FCC equipment authorisation requirements. Letters were sent to five online marketplaces, including A…
Consumer and Market Authority and National Digital Infrastructure Inspectorate inquiry into smart devices
Issued ACM and RDI findings following joint inquiry into smart devices
On 4 March 2024, the Consumer and Market Authority (ACM) and the National Digital Infrastructure Inspectorate (RDI) published the results of the investigation into the operation and security of smart devices. The investigation focused on compliance …
KISA and MIST Security Guide to Protect Users' Data on Network Attached Storage Servers
Adopted KISA and MIST Security Guide to Protect Users' Data on Network Attached Storage Servers
On 28 February 2024, the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) and the Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology (MIST) adopted a network-attached storage (NAS) security guide. The guide aims to enhance data protection for u…
FCC inquiry into framework to ensure car manufacturers and wireless carriers are taking steps to assist abuse survivors
Announced FCC inquiry into framework to ensure car manufacturers and wireless carriers are taking steps to assist abuse survivors
On 28 February 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the agency would conduct an inquiry to determine how the current legal framework can be used to prevent the misuse of connected car services for harassment and intimidat…
Public lawsuit against Automators LLC et al. regarding possible violation of consumer protection regulations
Announced Settlement in public lawsuit against Automators LLC et al. regarding possible violation of consumer protection regulations
On 26 February 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement regarding the public lawsuit against Roman Cresto, John Cresto, Andrew Chapman, and their companies, including Automators AI, Empire Ecommerce, and Onyx Distribution. The…
Export controls and restrictions on technologies in 13th EU Sanctions package against Russia
Adopted 13th Russian sanctions package including export controls and restrictions on technologies
On 23 February 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the 13th package of sanctions against Russia. The package of sanctions expands the list of advanced technology items which can be used for the production and development of drones, inclu…
FTC public lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Filed FTC Complaint concerning Alleged Misrepresentation of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
On 7 February 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint and sought an injunction to temporarily pause Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In December 2022, the FTC first initiated legal action to oppose Microsoft's acqui…