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.
9 events advancing 8 policy or regulatory changes:
Graph
Table
Guidance on assessing application of online safety codes and standards
eSafety Commissioner published guidance on assessing application of online safety codes and standards
On 1 April 2026, the eSafety Commissioner published guidance on assessing the application of online safety codes and standards under the Online Safety Act 2021 to help electronic service providers assess which online safety codes and standards apply…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into app store processes commitments following strategic market status designation of Google's mobile platform
Competition and Markets Authority accepted Google's final commitments on app distribution
On 1 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed its decision not to prioritise Conduct Requirements (CRs) under sections 19 and 25 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) in respect of the areas addr…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into app store processes and iOS interoperability commitments following strategic market status designation of Apple's mobile platform
Competition and Markets Authority accepted Apple's final commitments on app distribution and interoperable access to functionality
On 1 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed its decision not to prioritise Conduct Requirements (CRs) under sections 19 and 25 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) in respect of the areas addr…
Infocomm Media Development Authority Code of Practice for Online Safety for App Distribution Services including age assurance measures
Obligations under code of practice for online safety for app distribution services, including age assurance measures enter into force
On 1 April 2026, the obligations under the code of practice for online safety for application (app) distribution services, including age assurance measures, enter into force. The code requires service providers to implement content guidelines and mo…
Bill amending Civil Code including age verification requirements for online services and software applications (AB 1043)
Governor of California signed Bill amending Civil Code including age verification requirements for online services and software applications (AB 1043)
On 13 October 2025, the Governor of California signed into law the Bill amending the Civil Code to include age verification requirements for online services and software applications (AB 1043). The law introduces Title 1.81.9 (commencing with Sectio…
Bill amending California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to include mandatory opt-out preference signal in browsers (AB No. 566)
Governor signed California Opt Me Out Act, introducing opt-out preference signal in browsers (AB No. 566)
On 8 October 2025, the Governor of California signed the Bill amending the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to add an opt-out preference signal requirement. The Act applies to businesses that develop or maintain internet browsers, requiring t…
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…
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…