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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MIC investigation into G1 Online Video Game Services over alleged non compliance with national laws
Issued MIC ruling suspending 49 licenses for G1 online video games
On 12 April 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) issued Decision No. 543/QD-BTTTT, leading to the temporary suspension of licenses for 49 enterprises providing G1 online video game services. This action, marking the …
Lawsuit alleging unilateral conduct in the App Store (Dr Sean Ennis v Apple Inc)
Issued interim judgment allowing for the continuation of lawsuit alleging unilateral conduct in the App Store (Dr Sean Ennis v Apple Inc)
On 12 April 2024, the Competition Appeal Tribunal issued a judgment against Apple Inc., concerning its applications for strike-out/summary judgment, jurisdiction, and service out in a case involving commission charges on transactions via its app sto…
Data Protection Regulation in Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act (HB 1126)
Adopted Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act including Data Protection Regulation (HB 1126)
On 8 April 2024, the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act was adopted by the Senate. The act places restrictions on the sharing, disclosure, or sale of personal identifying information of known minors by digital service providers. Collec…
Registered application distribution platforms under the Provisions on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services
Published Second List of Registered Application Distribution Platforms Under the Provisions on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services
On 8 April 2024, the Chinese Cyberspace Administration (CCA) published the second list containing 23 companies registered under Article 17 of the Provisions on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services. In particular, Articl…
FAS investigation into Apple's alleged imposed restrictions on Russian payment systems
Announced FAS investigation into Apple's alleged removal of Russian bank's mobile applications from App Store
On 4 April 2024, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia announced an investigation into Apple's practices regarding the access of Russian payment systems to contactless payments on iOS devices. The investigation was opened following Apple'…
Parental Consent Mechanisms Under COPPA
Issued FTC decision rejecting application for approval of "Privacy-Protective Facial Age Estimation" mechanism for obtaining parental consent under COPPA
On 29 March 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rejected the application by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, Yoti, and SuperAwesome for approval of a new mechanism for obtaining parental consent under the Children Online Privacy Prot…
Resolution lifting the moratium on antitrust inspections of IT companies (Resolution No. 340)
Implemented Resolution (No 340) lifting the moratium on antitrust inspections of IT companies
On 28 March 2024, Resolution No. 340 to lift the moratorium on antitrust inspections of IT companies entered into force. This resolution reverses the ban introduced in 2022, responding to numerous complaints from the information technology market, p…
Inquiry on Competition Regulation of Digital Platforms
Closed Public Consultation in Inquiry on Economic and Competitive Regulation of Digital Platforms
On 18 March 2024, the Secretariat of Economic Reforms of the Ministry of Finance closed a public consultation on the economic and competitive regulation of digital platforms in Brazil. Recognising the increased importance of digital platforms for th…
CCI Investigation into Google's App Store Payment Policies in India
Announced CCI investigation into Google's app store payment policies
On 15 March 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) announced the initiation of an investigation into Alphabet over its updated payment policies for its app store, the Google Play Store. The investigation follows allegations made by various …
MIIT Notice for apps infringing user rights and interests
Issued MIIT Notice for Apps Infringing User Rights and Interests in March 2024
On 14 March 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued an order listing 62 apps and SDKs that were found to commit user rights violations. In particular, the apps and SDKs were found to breach the Personal Inform…