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.
24 events advancing 23 policy or regulatory changes:
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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…
Business registration requirement in Decree detailing provisions of Law on E-commerce (No. 248/2026/ND-CP)
Transitional grace period in Decree detailing provisions of Law on E-commerce including business registration requirement ends
On 30 June 2027, the transitional grace period under the Decree detailing provisions of the Law on E-commerce, including business registration requirements, ends. The Decree applies to owners of e-commerce platforms, organisations providing technica…
Data protection regulation in Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (SB 69)
Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (S. 69) enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (S. 69) enters into force. The Act stipulates that violations of its provisions will be treated as unfair and deceptive acts in commerce, with enforcement overseen by the Attorney General. Speci…
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…
VAT exemptions for certain internet access and web hosting services in Law No. 23-22
Terminated Article 70 of Law No. 23-22 relating to the finance law for 2024 including VAT exemptions for certain internet access and web hosting services
On 1 January 2027, the applicability of Article 70 of Law No. 23-22 relating to the finance law for 2024 expires. The tax exemption is no longer in effect. Article 70 amended Article 32 of Ordinance No. 10-01, relating to the supplementary finance l…
Department of Commerce Rule on Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain Concerning Connected Vehicles
Bureau of Industry and Security prohibition on sales under the connected vehicles and vehicle communication system hardware rule enters into force
From model year 2027, the prohibition established by the final rule of the United States Department of Commerce (DOC), through the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), enters into force under the Information and Communications Technology and Servi…
Department for Business and Trade inquiry into workplace monitoring technologies
Department for Business and Trade closes consultation on workplace monitoring technologies
On 30 September 2026, the Department for Business and Trade closes the consultation on the use of workplace monitoring technologies (WMT). The consultation covers businesses operating in England, Wales and Scotland that use digital tools to collect,…
Safety Principles for Automated Vehicles
Department for Transport and Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles closes consultation on draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles
On 9 September 2026, the Department for Transport and the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) closes the consultation on the draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles, required under Section 2 of the Automated Vehic…
Copyright protection regulation in amendment to Copyright Act (Act No. 21336 / Bill No. 2215125)
Amendment to Copyright Act including copyright protection regulation enters into force
On 11 August 2026, the Partial Amendment to the Copyright Act (Act No. 21336) enters into force. The Amendment applies to online service providers and telecommunications business operators. On definitions, the Amendment expands the definition of onl…
Amendment to Enforcement Decree of Personal Information Protection Act including provisions on data portability for large-scale employment platforms
Personal Information Protection Commission closes consultation on amendments to Enforcement Decree of Personal Information Protection Act including provisions on data portability for large-scale employment platforms
On 10 August 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission closes the consultation on an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act, including provisions on data portability for large-scale employment platf…