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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Requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions
State Administration for Market Regulation closes consultation on requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions
On 17 May 2026, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) closes the consultation on the requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions. The requirements apply to software testing …
Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026
Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026 enter into force
On 15 May 2026, the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026 enter into force. The regulations bring into force Part 5, governing permits for automated passenger services. It sets out rules on the grant, content, and effect …
Automated Vehicles Act 2024
Part 5 (except sections 84 and 89(8)(b) and (10)) and section 93 of Automated Vehicles Act 2024 enter into force
On 15 May 2026, Part 5 of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 enters into force, except for section 84 on civil sanctions for infringements of the permit scheme and section 89(8)(b) and (10) on procedural and administrative matters. Part 5 governs permi…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Microsoft over strategic market status in business software
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation as part of strategic market status investigation into Microsoft's business software ecosystem
On 14 May 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation as part of its strategic market status (SMS) investigation into Microsoft under section 9(1) of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, until 4 June 2…
Guidance for age assurance developers on designing age assurance to be privacy-protective
Office of the Privacy Commissioner opened consultation on draft guidance on designing age assurance to be privacy-protective
On 4 May 2026, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) opened a consultation on draft guidance on designing age assurance to be privacy-protective until 4 August 2026. The draft guidance applies to age assurance service providers, developers of…
Regulation on standards and procedures on electronic textbooks (Circular No. 22/2026/TT-BGDDT )
Ministry of Education and Training adopted Regulation on electronic textbooks
On 6 April 2026, the Ministry of Education and Training adopted the Regulation on standards and procedures for converting printed textbooks into electronic textbooks. The Regulation applies to publishing organisations undertaking such conversions an…
Age verification requirement in Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner opened consultation on Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 including age verification requirement
On 31 March 2026, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) opened a consultation on the exposure draft of the Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 (the Code) until 5 June 2026. The Code would apply to providers of social…
Age verification and self-assessment obligations in Ministerial Regulation No. 9 on Child Protection in Electronic Systems
Ministry of Communication and Digital adopted Regulation on Child Protection in Electronic Systems introducing age verification and self-assessment obligations
On 6 March 2026, the Minister of Communication and Digital adopted the Regulation on Child Protection in Electronic Systems. The regulation mandates that operators provide clear information regarding minimum age limits for their products, services, …
Copyright protection regulation in amendment to Copyright Act (Act No. 21336 / Bill No. 2215125)
Amendment to Copyright Act including copyright protection regulation was adopted by National Assembly
On 10 February 2026, the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea adopted the Partial Amendment to the Copyright Act (Act No. 21336). The Amendment will apply to online service providers and telecommunications business operators. On definitions, t…
National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee Framework for Public Key Cryptography Application Technology in Network Security (GB/T 46795-2025)
National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee adopted framework for public key cryptography application technology in network security
On 2 December 2025, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) adopted the Framework for Public Key Cryptography Application Technology in Network Security (GB/T 46795-2025). The standard applies to all public-key …