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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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in consultation

Competition and Markets Authority investigation into app store processes commitments following strategic market status designation of Google's mobile platform

Latest event Date: 2026-02-10 investigation consultation opened

Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on proposed commitments by Google to improve fairness in app store processes

On 10 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed commitments by Google intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores, until 3 March 2…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
in consultation

Competition and Markets Authority investigation into app store processes and iOS interoperability commitments following strategic market status designation of Apple's mobile platform

Latest event Date: 2026-02-10 investigation consultation opened

Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on proposed commitments by Apple to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability

On 10 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed commitments by Apple intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores, until 3 March 20…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
processing consultation

Quality of service requirements in Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations

Latest event Date: 2026-02-09 order consultation closed

State Internet Information Office closes consultation on Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations including quality of service requirements

On 9 February 2026, the State Internet Information Office closes a consultation on the draft Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations including quality of service requirements. The Regulations would establish pre-list…

Implementer
China
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Quality of Service requirement
Economic activity software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
in consultation

Prohibition of goods and services in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime

Latest event Date: 2026-01-31 law consultation opened

Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including prohibition of goods and services

On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. Article 13 requires entities that provide network, telecom, hosting, or content distribution …

Implementer
China
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Prohibition of goods and services
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, online advertising provider, digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: app stores, software provider: other software, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
in consultation

Cybersecurity regulation in Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime

Latest event Date: 2026-01-31 law consultation opened

Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including cybersecurity regulation

On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a consultation on the draft Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime, including cybersecurity regulation, until 2 March 2026. It mandates that telecommunications, finance, and internet se…

Implementer
China
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, ML and AI development, other service provider, software provider: app stores, DLT development, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
under deliberation

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) Bill 2026

Latest event Date: 2026-01-27 law introduction

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) Bill 2026 was introduced in the lower house of Irish Parliament

On 27 January 2026, the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) Bill 2026 (Bill 8 of 2026) was introduced in the lower house of the Irish Parliament. The Bill amends the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offe…

Implementer
Ireland
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development, software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
in force

Regulation No. 2 of 2024 concerning game classification

Latest event Date: 2026-01-24 order implementation

Regulation No. 2 of 2024 concerning game classification enters into force

On 24 January 2026, Regulation No. 2 of 2024 on game classification (replacing Regulation No. 11 of 2016) enters into force. The regulation establishes a framework for classifying games based on content and user age, aiming to protect the public and…

Implementer
Indonesia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
adopted

Design requirement in Law for the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments (Bill 2628/22)

Latest event Date: 2025-09-17 law signing

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…

Implementer
Brazil
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, technological consumer goods, software provider: app stores
adopted

Protection of Children on Applications Act (Act No. 481 / HB 570)

Latest event Date: 2025-06-30 law signing

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…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Age verification requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: app stores
in grace period

Directive (EU) 2023/1544 laying down harmonised rules on the designation of designated establishments and the appointment of legal representatives for the purpose of gathering electronic evidence in criminal proceedings

Latest event Date: 2023-08-17 law in force with grace period

Directive (EU) 2023/1544 laying down harmonised rules on the designation of designated establishments and the appointment of legal representatives for the purpose of gathering electronic evidence in criminal proceedings enters into force with grace period

On 17 August 2023, Directive (EU) 2023/1544 laying down harmonised rules on the designation of designated establishments and the appointment of legal representatives for the purpose of gathering electronic evidence in criminal proceedings entered in…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Other operating conditions
Policy or regulatory element Local operations requirement
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, software provider: app stores, software provider: other software, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
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