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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Commission investigation into Apple over qualification of iMessage as a core platform services under the Digital Markets Act
Announced Apple’s action against Commission qualification of iMessage as a number independent interpersonal communications service
On 22 April 2024, Apple filed a case challenging the European Commission's decision to qualify iMessage as a number-independent interpersonal communications service under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple contends that the European Commission mis…
Qingming Special Action to Rectify 'Self-Media' Trend
Launch of Qingming Special Action to Rectify 'Self-Media' Trend
On 21 April 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China initiated a two-month national campaign aimed at regulating 'self-media' activities across the country. This operation focuses on curbing the practice of fabricating news for traffic and enhan…
Data Protection Regulation in Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act (HB 1126)
Adopted Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act including Data Protection Regulation (HB 1126)
On 8 April 2024, the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act was adopted by the Senate. The act places restrictions on the sharing, disclosure, or sale of personal identifying information of known minors by digital service providers. Collec…
Content Moderation Regulation in Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act (HB 1126)
Adopted Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act including Content Moderation Requirements (HB 1126)
On 8 April 2024, the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act was adopted by the Senate. The act imposes content moderation obligations on digital service providers, particularly concerning material deemed harmful to minors. Providers must d…
Age Verification Requirement in Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act (HB 1126)
Adopted Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act including Age Verification Requirements (HB 1126)
On 8 April 2024, the Senate adopted the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act (HB 1126). The act requires digital service providers to record the ages of users who register accounts with them before granting access to their services. Furt…
Parental Consent Mechanisms Under COPPA
Issued FTC decision rejecting application for approval of "Privacy-Protective Facial Age Estimation" mechanism for obtaining parental consent under COPPA
On 29 March 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rejected the application by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, Yoti, and SuperAwesome for approval of a new mechanism for obtaining parental consent under the Children Online Privacy Prot…
Bill on rights of users of social media networks (PL 592/2023)
Passed Bill on the rights of users of social media networks (PL 592/2023)
On 20 March 2024, the Commission for Communication and Digital Law (CCDD) approved the Bill on the rights of users of social media networks (PL 592/2023). The proposed legislation aims to amend the Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Law No. 12…
Inquiry on Competition Regulation of Digital Platforms
Closed Public Consultation in Inquiry on Economic and Competitive Regulation of Digital Platforms
On 18 March 2024, the Secretariat of Economic Reforms of the Ministry of Finance closed a public consultation on the economic and competitive regulation of digital platforms in Brazil. Recognising the increased importance of digital platforms for th…
Roskomnadzor order expanding the registry of entities subject to self-regulation law for social networks (No. 530-FZ)
Adopted Roskomnadzor order expanding the registry of entities subject to self-regulation law for social networks (No. 530-FZ) to include Discord and Yappy
On 12 March 2024, the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) adopted an order expanding the registry of entities subject to self-regulation law for social networks (No. 530-FZ) to incl…
KCC general inspection of unregistered text service providers
Announced KCC general inspection of unregistered text service providers for voice phishing prevention and elimination
On 12 March 2024, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) announced that starting from 13 March 2024, it will conduct an inspection of unregistered text service providers for voice phishing prevention and eradication. The KCC noted that providers …