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.
115 events advancing 84 policy or regulatory changes:
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Guidance on Interplay between DMA and GDPR
Announced Guidance on Interplay between DMA and GDPR
On 10 September 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced that it was collaborating with the European Commission on the development of Guidance on the interplay between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Re…
Telecommunications Authority order requiring the access blocking of TikTok over alleged negative impact on social harmony and social environment
Announced lift of ban on TikTok over alleged negative impact on social harmony and social environment
On 10 September 2024, the Nepalese Telecommunications Authority ordered all Internet Service Providers and mobile service providers to lift the ban on TikTok imposed since 13 November 2023 after finding the platform of spreading hate speech and crea…
JFTC inquiry into transactions between businesses providing specific software and app providers as part of implementation of Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act
Closed consultation on JFTC implementation of the Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act
On 8 September 2024, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) closes a public consultation on the implementation of the Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act. The consultation seeks to understand the current business transactions between softw…
MIIT Notice for apps infringing user rights and interests
Issued MIIT Notice for apps infringing user rights and interests in August 2024
On 27 August 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIT) issued an order listing 21 apps and SDKs that were found to commit user rights violations. The published list includes 'Quanxin Accounting', 'Snake Duel', 'Mengmeng…
Competition and Markets Authority Investigation into Google for Alleged Anti-Competitive App Store Practices
Closed CMA investigation into Google for alleged anti-competitive app store practices based on administrative priorities
On 21 August 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decided to close its investigation into Google's Play Store under the Competition Act, stating that it is against its administrative priorities following the recent passage of the Digita…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Apple's AppStore rules
Closed CMA investigation into Apple for alleged anti-competitive app store practices based on administrative priorities
On 21 August 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decided to close its investigation into Apple’s conduct in relation to the distribution of apps on iOS and iPadOS devices in the UK under the Competition Act, stating that it is against …
Bill on Online Platform Monopoly Regulation (Bill no. 2201430)
Bill on Online Platform Monopoly Regulation (Bill no. 2201430) was introduced to National Assembly
On 5 July 2024, the Bill on Online Platform Monopoly Regulation (Bill no. 2201430) was introduced in the National Assembly. It proposes new competition rules for certain digital platforms. It introduces market thresholds and "gatekeeper" definitions…
Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2024
Introduced Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2024
On 4 July 2024, the Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2024 was introduced to the Parliament of Ireland. The Bill aims to safeguard minors from accessing pornographic material online and requires internet service providers (ISPs) …
Organisational requirements in Decree No. 55/2024/ND-CP
Implemented Decree No. 55/2024/ND-CP including organisational requirements
On 1 July 2024, Decree No. 55/2024/ND-CP, which implements articles of the Law on the Protection of Consumer Rights, including organisational requirements, entered into force. The decree defines large digital platforms as those with over 3 million a…
Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines - Cybersecurity Assessment Guidelines for Large Internet Platforms
Adopted Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines - Cybersecurity Assessment Guidelines for Large Internet Platforms
On 25 June 2024, the National Information Security Standardization Technical Committee (TC260) issued the Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines - Cybersecurity Assessment Guidelines for Large Internet Platforms. The guidelines aim to provide s…