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.
75 events advancing 52 policy or regulatory changes:
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Online Safety Codes and Standards Regulatory Guidance
eSafety Commissioner published Online Safety Codes and Standards Regulatory Guidance
On 5 December 2025, the eSafety Commissioner published the Online Safety Codes and Standards Regulatory Guidance. The guidance is designed to assist service providers regulated by the Online Safety Codes and Standards, including the Unlawful Materia…
Order mandating installation of Sanchar Saathi mobile application to mobile handsets
Department of Telecommunications withdrew directions mandating installation of Sanchar Saathi mobile application on mobile handsets
On 3 December 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of the Ministry of Communications withdrew the directions mandating the installation of the Sanchar Saathi mobile application on mobile handsets. The directions previously issued by the …
Lawsuit concerning international and territorial jurisdiction under Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 (Stichting Right to Consumer Justice, Stichting App Stores Claims v Apple /Case C-34/24)
Court of Justice clarified Member State courts have both international and territorial jurisdiction over anticompetitive digital pricing practices affecting users domiciled within State borders
On 2 December 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) clarified that Member State courts have both international and territorial jurisdiction over anticompetitive digital pricing practices affecting users domiciled within their State…
Federal Cartel Office investigation into Apple's App Tracking Transparency
Federal Cartel Office conducts market test of commitments proposed by Apple concerning its App Tracking Transparency Framework investigation
On 2 December 2025, Germany's Federal Cartel Office (FCO) announced a market test of commitments proposed by Apple concerning its App Tracking Transparency Framework (ATTF). The proposals address competition concerns raised in the FCO's preliminary …
Information Commissioner's Office investigation into children's online privacy in ten popular mobile games
Information Commissioner's Office opened investigation into children's online privacy in ten popular mobile games
On 1 December 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) opened an investigation into children’s online privacy in ten popular mobile games, announcing a monitoring programme that will assess each game’s compliance with default privacy settin…
Office of Communications inquiry into role of app stores in children's online safety under Online Safety Act
Office of Communications closes consultation on role of app stores in children’s online safety under Online Safety Act
On 1 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on the statutory report on the role of app stores in children’s online safety under the Online Safety Act 2023. The consultation gathers information on app store govern…
Office of Communications statutory inquiry into use and effectiveness of age assurance under Online Safety Act
Office of Communications closes consultation on use and effectiveness of age assurance under Online Safety Act
On 1 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on its statutory report on the use and effectiveness of age assurance under the Online Safety Act. The consultation gathers information on the deployment of age assuran…
Office of Competition and Consumer Protection investigation into Apple over alleged abuse of a dominant position relating to App Tracking Transparency Framework
Office of Competition and Consumer Protection opened investigation into Apple over alleged abuse of a dominant position relating to App Tracking Transparency Framework
On 25 November 2025, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) opened an investigation into Apple, Apple Operations International, and Apple Distribution International over alleged abuse of a dominant position relating to the App Tra…
Safe Messaging for Kids Act (HR 6257)
Safe Messaging for Kids Act (HR 6257) was introduced in House of Representatives
On 21 November 2025, the Safe Messaging for Kids Act (HR 6257) was introduced in the House of Representatives. The Act applies to social media platforms and app stores. It prohibits platforms from offering ephemeral messaging features (features that…
Lawsuit concerning alleged unilateral conduct in App Store payment and distribution services (Kent v Apple)
Competition Appeal Tribunal rejected Apple's application for permission to appeal ruling finding that Apple imposed exclusionary practices in App Store
On 13 November 2025, the Competition Appeal Tribunal rejected Apple's application for permission to appeal the Tribunal's ruling which found Apple responsible for imposing exclusionary practices in the App Store (Kent v Apple). The Tribunal rejected…