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.
30 events advancing 24 policy or regulatory changes:
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National standard for technical requirements for data security of anonymous identifiers in smart terminals
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology closes consultation on proposal for national standard for technical requirements for data security of anonymous identifiers in smart terminals
On 13 February 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology closes the public consultation on a proposal for a national standard for technical requirements for data security of anonymous identifiers in smart terminals. The proposed stan…
European Commission Action Plan on Drone and Counter Drone Security
European Commission adopted action plan on drone and counter drone security
On 11 February 2026, the European Commission adopted the Action Plan on Drone and Counter-Drone Security to establish a coordinated approach to drone threats across the European Union. The plan covers five areas. It includes public procurement measu…
Data Protection Authority investigation into Google over alleged unauthorised personal data processing by Google Assistant
Personal Data Protection Authority opened an ex officio investigation into Google regarding alleged unauthorised personal data processing by Google Assistant
On 11 February 2026, the Turkish Data Protection Authority (KVKK) announced the initiation of an ex officio investigation into Google regarding the processing of personal data via its voice assistant service, Google Assistant. The investigation foll…
TC260 standard security technical requirements for application of sensing terminals in Internet of Things
National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on standard on security technical requirements for application of sensing terminals in Internet of Things
On 10 February 2026, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) closes a consultation on its standard on security technical requirements for application of sensing terminals in Internet of Things (IoT). The standar…
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology security guide on cross-border transfer of automobile data (2026)
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued security guide on cross-border transfer of automobile data (2026)
On 4 February 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and 7 other government departments jointly issued the 2026 edition of the security guide on the cross-border transfer of automobile data. The guide aims to support an efficient …
Authorisation of goods or services in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including authorisation requirements
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. Article 25 establishes a tiered authorisation regime for conducting cybersecurity testing act…
Business registration requirement in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including business registration requirement
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. Article 13 requires individuals and organisations providing services such as network access, …
Fair marketing and advertising requirement in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including fair marketing and advertising requirement
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. Article 33 prohibits intentionally misleading the public through the fabrication of user revi…
User identification requirement in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including user identification requirement
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. Article 11 requires the use of authentic identity information when opening mobile, Internet o…
Prohibited Technologies List for state employees and devices
Governor of Texas updated Prohibited Technologies List for state employees and devices
On 26 January 2026, the Governor of Texas updated the Prohibited Technologies List for state employees and devices to include certain hardware and software associated with the People's Republic of China. Following a threat assessment by the Texas Cy…