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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Department of Treasury investigation into Integrity Technology Group over alleged malicious cyber activities
Announced Department of Treasury sanctions against Integrity Technology Group over malicious cyber activities
On 3 January 2025, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated (Integrity Tech), a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, for its involvement in multiple cyber intrusion …
GPDP investigation into InfoCert over alleged data breach
Announced GPDP investigation into InfoCert over alleged data breach
On 3 January 2025, the Italian Data Protection Authority (GPDP) announced an investigation into InfoCert following a data breach notification made by the company in December 2024. GPDP highlighted that the breach, affecting an external supplier’s in…
Ministry of Commerce export control order including 28 US companies for dual-use restrictions (Announcement No. 1 of 2025)
Ministry of Commerce adopted export control order including 28 US companies for dual-use restrictions (Announcement No. 1 of 2025)
On 2 January 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced an export ban on dual-use items to 28 US entities, including General Dynamics, citing security concerns. This order mandates the cessation of ongoing exports and requires applications for…
Executive Order No. 74 on Immediate Ban of Philippine Offshore Gaming, Internet Gaming, and Other Offshore Gaming Operations
Implemented Executive Order No. 74 on Immediate Ban of Philippine Offshore Gaming, Internet Gaming, and Other Offshore Gaming Operations
On 31 December 2024, the President's Executive Order No. 74 on the immediate cessation of all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), internet gaming, and other offshore gaming operations in the Philippines enters into force. All such operatio…
24th Annual Supplement (Legal Notice 221 of 2023) revising Income Tax (Digital Service Tax) Regulations
Government of Kenya implemented Significant Economic Presence Tax under the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act repealing previous Digital Service Tax
On 27 December 2024, the Government of Kenya repealed the Income Tax (Digital Service Tax) Regulations, 2020, and replaced them with the Significant Economic Presence (SEP) Tax. The Digital Service Tax (DST), which imposed a 1.5% levy on the gross t…
Income Tax (Digital Service Tax) Regulations
Government of Kenya implemented Significant Economic Presence Tax under Tax Laws (Amendment) Act repealing previous Digital Service Tax
On 27 December 2024, the Government of Kenya repealed the Income Tax (Digital Service Tax) Regulations, 2020 and replaced them with the Significant Economic Presence (SEP) Tax. The Digital Service Tax (DST), which imposed a 1.5% levy on the gross tr…
Ministry of Information and Communications investigation into websites' compliance with regulations protecting copyrighted works and prohibiting gambling
Issued updated MIC Black List including websites non-compliant with regulations protecting copyrighted works and prohibiting gambling
On 27 December 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) of Vietnam updated its "Black List", which includes 452 websites. The list includes websites related to digital payment providers, e-commerce platforms, and platforms hosting …
Lawsuit against Apple Distribution International over alleged failure to delete online content classified as illegal (Case No. 05-3397/2024)
Apple Distribution International filed appeal following ruling over alleged failure to delete online content classified as illegal
On 26 December 2024, Apple Distribution International filed an appeal against a ruling by the Tagansky District Court of Moscow in Case No. 05-3397/2024, which had imposed a fine of RUB 3.6 million on 5 November 2024 for a violation of Part 2 of Art…
User identification requirement in Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information
Implemented Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on management, provision and use of internet services and online information including user identification requirement
On 25 December 2024, Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information adopted by the Vietnamese government enters into force. The Decree requires social media platforms in Vietnam to implement us…
Online Safety Industry Standard 2024 under the Online Safety Act 2021 for Relevant Electronic Services
Implemented Online Safety Industry Standard 2024 under the Online Safety Act 2021 for Relevant Electronic Services
On 22 December 2024, the Online Safety Industry Standard 2024, registered under the Online Safety Act 2021, comes into effect. Developed by the eSafety Commissioner, it regulates relevant electronic services and mandates that these services, includi…