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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Design requirement in Law for the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments (Bill 2628/22)
President signed Bill on protection of children and adolescents in digital environments, including design requirements (Law No. 15,211)
On 17 September 2025, the President signed the Bill on the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments into Law No. 15,211. The Law requires providers of digital products and services directed at or accessible to children to incor…
Age verification obligation in Law for the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments (Bill 2628/22)
President signed Bill on protection of children and adolescents in digital environments, including age verification requirement (Law No. 15,211)
On 17 September 2025, the President signed the Bill on the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments into Law No.15,211. The Law prohibits access by minors to content or services deemed improper, inadequate or legally restricted…
Extended App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
eSafety Commissioner registered App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material)
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code applies to providers that enable Australian end-users to download th…
Data protection regulation in Act concerning Social Media and Online Services, Products, and Features (SB 1295)
Act concerning Social Media and Online Services, Products, and Features (SB 1295) including data protection regulation enters into force with grace period
On 1 July 2025, the Act Concerning Social Media Platforms and Online Services, Products and Features enters into force with a grace period. The Act requires owners of social media platforms to incorporate an online safety centre by 1 January 2026, p…
Consumer protection regulation in Act concerning Social Media and Online Services, Products, and Features (SB 1295)
Act concerning Social Media and Online Services, Products, and Features (SB 1295) including consumer protection regulation enters into force with grace period
On 1 July 2025, the Act Concerning Social Media Platforms and Online Services, Products and Features enters into force with a grace period. The Act mandates that by 1 January 2026, owners of social media platforms must incorporate online safety cen…
Protection of Children on Applications Act (Act No. 481 / HB 570)
Governor of Louisiana signed Act on minors’ use of applications (Act No. 481 / HB 570)
On 30 June 2025, the Governor of Louisiana signed House Bill No. 570 into law, thereby enacting it as Act No. 481 of the 2025 Regular Session. The Act amends Section 2 of Act No. 656 (2024) and enacts R.S. 51:1771–1775 (Protection of Children on App…
Age verification requirement in App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420)
Texas Governor signed App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) including age verification requirement
On 27 May 2025, the Texas Governor signed the App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420), which requires app stores to implement age verification procedures. Under the Bill, accounts belonging to minors must be linked to a parent or guardian before any …
App Store Accountability Act (SB 142)
App Store Accountability Act (SB 142) was partially implemented
On 7 May 2025, everything but the specific sections related to app store providers (13-75-201), developer requirements (Section 13-75-202) and enforcement provisions (Section 13-75-401) under the App Store Accountability Act (SB 142) was implemented…