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.
20 events advancing 17 policy or regulatory changes:
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Cybersecurity regulation in Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy (HB 692)
Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy including cybersecurity regulation enters into force
On 1 July 2027, the Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy (HB 692) enters into force. The Act amends KRS 367.3617 to require controllers to establish, implement, and maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical data s…
Data protection regulation in Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy (HB 692)
Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy including data protection regulation enters into force
On 1 July 2027, the Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy (HB 692) enters into force. The Act amends KRS 367.3611 to introduce definitions of "automatic content recognition data" and "smart monitor." "Automatic content recognition d…
Bill amending Civil Code including age verification requirements for online services and software applications (AB 1043)
Law on Age Verification Signals in Software Applications and Online Services (AB 1043) becomes applicable to pre-existing accounts and applications
On 1 July 2027, in accordance with Section 1798.502 of Title 1.81.9 (Digital Age Assurance Act) of the Civil Code, operating system providers are required to provide an accessible interface for account holders to indicate the birth date, age, or bot…
Right of customisation of 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…
Communications Regulatory Authority revision of guidelines on prominence of audiovisual and radio media services of general interest (Resolution 250/25/CONS)
Communication Regulatory Authority revision of guidelines concerning the prominence of general interest audiovisual and radio media services enters into force for all devices
On 19 January 2027, the Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) revision (250/25/CONS) of the existing guidelines (390/24/CONS) on the prominence of general interest audiovisual and radio media services enters into force for all devices. The…
Automated Vehicles (Marketing Restrictions) Regulations 2026
Department for Transport adopted Automated Vehicles (Marketing Restrictions) Regulations enter into force
On 7 January 2027, the Automated Vehicles (Marketing Restrictions) Regulations enter into force. The Regulations reserve eight terms for use only in relation to authorised or listed automated vehicles, namely automated, automated driving, autonomous…
Digital Content Provenance Standards Act (HB 276)
Obligations on consent requirements for generation services and notice-and-takedown procedures for covered platforms enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the Digital Content Provenance Standards Act enters into force. The Act establishes technical standards for the embedding and preservation of provenance data across the digital content supply chain. Large online platforms, defined…
State Administration for Market Regulation Technical Requirements of Electronic Product Information Erasure (GB 46864-2025)
State Administration for Market Regulation's technical requirements of electronic product information erasure enter into force
On 1 January 2027, the State Administration for Market Regulation Technical Requirements of Electronic Product Information Erasure (GB 46864-2025) will enter into force. The document specifies the technical requirements for information erasure of el…
Technical Safety Requirements for Children's Smartwatches (GB 46859-2025)
State Administration for Market Regulation national standard technical requirements for safety of children's watches (GB 46859-2025) enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the State Administration for Market Regulation's national standard Safety Technical Requirements for Children's Smartwatches enters into force. The standard sets provisions for children’s watches designed for users aged 3 to under…
Department of Commerce Rule on Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain Concerning Connected Vehicles
Bureau of Industry and Security prohibition on sales under the connected vehicles and vehicle communication system hardware rule enters into force
From model year 2027, the prohibition established by the final rule of the United States Department of Commerce (DOC), through the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), enters into force under the Information and Communications Technology and Servi…