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.
33 events advancing 22 policy or regulatory changes:
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Bill amending Civil Code including age verification requirements for online services and software applications (AB 1043)
Law on Age Verification Signals in Software Applications and Online Services (AB 1043) enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the Law on Age Verification Signals in Software Applications and Online Services (AB 1043) enters into force, codified under Title 1.81.9 (commencing with Section 1798.500) of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code and cited as th…
Bill amending California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to include mandatory opt-out preference signal in browsers (AB No. 566)
California Opt Me Out Act introducing opt-out preference signal in browsers enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the California Opt Me Out Act enters into force, amending the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to mandate that internet browsers include a consumer-configurable function to send an opt-out preference signal to businesses wi…
App Store Accountability Act (SB 142)
App Store Accountability Act (SB 142) was fully implemented
On 31 December 2026, Section 13-75-401 of the App Store Accountability Act (SB 142) came into effect. This section contains the Enforcement provisions of the Act. The Bill delineates definitions and requirements for app store operators and develope…
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' inquiry into issues in information distribution in digital space
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications closes consultation on report addressing issues in information distribution in digital space
On 8 July 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications closes the consultation on the report addressing issues in information distribution in the digital space. The report focuses on platform operators, mobile carriers, operating system…
Protection of Children on Applications Act (Act No. 481 / HB 570)
Protection of Children on Applications Act (Act No. 481 / HB 570) enters into force
On 1 July 2026, Louisiana’s Protection of Children on Applications Act (Act No. 481 / HB 570) enters into force following its approval during the 2025 Regular Session. Codified as R.S. 51:1771–1775 under Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of…
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill was introduced to House of Representatives
On 29 June 2026, the Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Bill proposes amendments to the enforcement framework for Australia's social media min…
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) (Service) Regulations 2026
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) (Service) Regulations enter into force
On 29 June 2026, the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) (Service) Regulations under the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act enter into force. The Act applies to providers of online services and administrators of online locations ope…
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) (Reconsideration and Appeal) Regulations 2026
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) (Reconsideration and Appeal) Regulations enter into force
On 29 June 2026, the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) (Reconsideration and Appeal) Regulations under the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act enter into force. The Act applies to providers of online services and administrators of o…
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) (End-User Identity) Regulations 2026
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) (End‑User Identity) Regulations enter into force
On 29 June 2026, the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) (End‑User Identity) Regulations under the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act enter into force. The Act applies to providers of online services and administrators of online loc…
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2026
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) (Composition of Offences) Regulations enter into force
On 29 June 2026, the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) (Composition of Offences) Regulations, issued under the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act, enter into force. The Act addresses online harassment, doxxing, online stalking, in…