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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Authorisation requirements in California Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act (AB 853)
California AI Transparency Act, including provisions on authorisation obligations for large online platforms and covered providers enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the California Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Act for large online platforms and covered providers enters into force. A covered provider is defined as a developer or operator of a generative artificial intelligence sys…
Design requirements in California AI Transparency Act (AB 853)
California AI Transparency Act including design requirements for large online platforms and covered providers enter into force
On 1 January 2027, the California Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Act, including design requirements for large online platforms and covered providers enter into force. It provides that large online platforms must detect and disclose proven…
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…
Guidance on making fraudulent advertising judgements and updates
Office of Communications closes consultation on draft guidance on making fraudulent advertising judgements
On 2 October 2026, the Office of Communications closes the public consultation on its proposed approach to guidance on making judgements on fraudulent advertising and on updates to the Illegal Content Judgements Guidance under the Online Safety Act …
Regulatory Authority for Audiovisual and Digital Communication analysis on effectiveness of advertising repositories under Digital Services Act
Regulatory Authority for Audiovisual and Digital Communication publishes analysis of implementation of Digital Services Act advertising repositories
On 17 July 2026, the Regulatory Authority for Audiovisual and Digital Communication (Arcom) published an analysis on the advertising repositories required under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Under Article 39 of the DSA, very large online platforms…
European Commission specification proceeding to support Google comply with obligation to share search data under Digital Markets Act
European Commission adopted final decision requiring Google to implement measures to provide access to search data under Digital Markets Act
On 16 July 2026, the European Commission adopted a binding specification decision under the Digital Markets Act setting out how Google must share Google Search data with eligible third-party search engine providers. The Decision clarifies that AI ch…