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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Class action lawsuit against Oracle over alleged violations of federal and state privacy laws (Katz-Lacabe and Golbeck v Oracle/Case No. 3:22-cv-04792-RS)
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed settlement approval in lawsuit against Oracle over alleged violations of federal and state privacy laws
On 13 February 2026, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the final approval of a class-action settlement in a lawsuit against Oracle over alleged violations of federal and state privacy laws (Katz-Lacabe and Golbeck v Oracle). The un…
National standard for technical requirements for data security of anonymous identifiers in smart terminals
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology closes consultation on proposal for national standard for technical requirements for data security of anonymous identifiers in smart terminals
On 13 February 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology closes the public consultation on a proposal for a national standard for technical requirements for data security of anonymous identifiers in smart terminals. The proposed stan…
Cyberspace Administration investigations into online platforms over allegations of failure to label AI-generated content
Cyberspace Administration published batch of typical cases regarding investigations into online platforms over allegations of failure to label AI-generated content
On 12 February 2026, the Cyberspace Administration (CAC) concluded several investigations into several online platforms regarding the dissemination of artificial intelligence (AI) generated content lacking mandatory identification labels. The CAC in…
Legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies
Home Office closes consultation on legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies
On 12 February 2026, the Home Office closes the public consultation on the New legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition, and similar technologies. The consultation document proposes a statutory framework for the use …
European Commission Action Plan on Drone and Counter Drone Security
European Commission adopted action plan on drone and counter drone security
On 11 February 2026, the European Commission adopted the Action Plan on Drone and Counter-Drone Security to establish a coordinated approach to drone threats across the European Union. The plan covers five areas. It includes public procurement measu…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into app store processes commitments following strategic market status designation of Google's mobile platform
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on proposed commitments by Google to improve fairness in app store processes
On 10 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed commitments by Google intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores, until 3 March 2…
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 opened consultation on proposed commitments by Apple to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability
On 10 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed commitments by Apple intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores, until 3 March 20…
TC260 standard security requirements for cryptographic modules
National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on standard security requirements for cryptographic modules
On 10 February 2026, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) closes a consultation on its consultation on its standard on security requirements for cryptographic modules. The standard sets out security requireme…
TC260 standard cryptographic device application interface specification
National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on standard on cryptographic device application interface specification
On 10 February 2026, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) closes a consultation on its standard on cryptographic device application interface specification. The standard sets out security requirements for app…
eSafety Commissioner investigation into Roblox's measures to protect minors
eSafety Commissioner notified Roblox of its intention to directly test platform’s implementation and effectiveness of safety commitments made
On 10 February 2026, the eSafety Commissioner announced that it had notified Roblox of its intention to directly test the platform’s implementation and effectiveness of the nine safety commitments it made last year, amid ongoing concerns about onlin…