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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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) becomes applicable to pre-existing accounts and applications
On 1 July 2027, in accordance with Section 1798.502 of Title 1.81.9 (Digital Age Assurance Act) of the Civil Code, operating system providers are required to provide an accessible interface for account holders to indicate the birth date, age, or bot…
App Store Accountability Act (HB 161)
App Store Accountability Act enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the Alabama App Store Accountability Act enters into force. The Act applies to application (app) store providers and app developers offering mobile applications to users, particularly minors. It establishes requirements relating t…
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…
Competition and Markets Authority conduct requirement following strategic market status designation of Apple's mobile platform
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on proposed steering conduct requirement in relation to Apple's mobile platform
On 28 July 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on a proposed steering conduct requirement (CR) in relation to Apple's mobile platform. The proposed CR seeks to ensure that developers can make meaningful choices …
Competition and Markets Authority conduct requirement following strategic market status designation of Google's mobile platform
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on proposed steering conduct requirement in relation to Google's mobile platform
On 28 July 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on a proposed Steering conduct requirement (CR) in relation to Google's mobile platform. The CR seeks to ensure that developers can make meaningful choices about co…