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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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DoJ Designation of Coimisiun na Mean for EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation Enforcement in Ireland

Latest event Date: 2024-09-28 order adoption

Announced DoJ Designation of Coimisiún na Meán for EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation Enforcement in Ireland

On 28 September 2024, the Irish Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the designation of Coimisiún na Meán as the competent authority in Ireland for imposing penalties under the EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation (2021/784). This authority enabl…

Implementer
Ireland
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, messaging service provider
processing consultation

Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024

Latest event Date: 2024-09-27 order consultation closed

Closed Consultation on Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024

On 27 September 2024, the consultation for the draft Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024 was closed. The draft Rules set out the conditions under which the temporary suspension of telecommunication services can be authoris…

Implementer
India
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation authority governance
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, messaging service provider
concluded

FTC Inquiry on Data Protection of Social Media and Video Streaming Services

Latest event Date: 2024-09-19 inquiry closure

Closed FTC Inquiry on Data Protection of Social Media and Video Streaming Services with publication of Staff Report

On 19 September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closed its inquiry into the data protection practices of major social media and video streaming services with the publication of a Staff Report outlining large social media and streaming servi…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, messaging service provider
under deliberation

Content moderation authority governance in Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024

Latest event Date: 2024-09-12 law introduction

Introduced Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 including content moderation authority governance

On 12 September 2024, the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 was introduced into the Australian Parliament. The Bill grants the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) expanded …

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation authority governance
Economic activity online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, messaging service provider
under deliberation

Content moderation regulation in Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024

Latest event Date: 2024-09-12 law introduction

Introduced Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 including content moderation regulation

On 12 September 2024, the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 was introduced into the Australian Parliament. The Bill amends the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 and related legislation with th…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, search service provider, software provider: other software, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
under deliberation

Guidance on Interplay between DMA and GDPR

Latest event Date: 2024-09-10 outline announcement

Announced Guidance on Interplay between DMA and GDPR

On 10 September 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced that it was collaborating with the European Commission on the development of Guidance on the interplay between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Re…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, software provider: app stores, search service provider, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
under investigation

Idec and MPF public lawsuit against Whatsapp regarding alleged violations in privacy policy

Latest event Date: 2024-08-14 public lawsuit interim ruling

Issued Federal Court ruling prohibiting Whatsapp from sharing Brazilian user data with Meta for advertising purposes

On 14 August 2024, the Federal Court in São Paulo, Brazil, issued a ruling against WhatsApp, prohibiting the messaging service provider from sharing Brazilian users' data with other companies within the Meta Group for advertising purposes. The rulin…

Implementer
Brazil
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity messaging service provider
adopted

PCPD outline on combating fraud involving AI deepfake technology

Latest event Date: 2024-08-01 outline adoption

Adopted PCPD outline on combating fraud involving AI deepfake technology

On 1 August 2024, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong Kong (PCPD) issued an outline on combating fraud involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) deepfake technology. The outline emphasised that PCPD received nearly 600 enquiries related…

Implementer
Hong Kong
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, messaging service provider
in force

User identification requirement in CAC Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information

Latest event Date: 2024-08-01 order implementation

Implemented CAC Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information including user identification requirement

On 1 August 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)'s Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information enter into force. The regulations outline obligations to address online content deemed violent or harmful, aimed at upholdi…

Implementer
China
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User identification requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, messaging service provider
under deliberation

eSafety Commissioner notice requiring online platforms to disclose strategies addressing online child sexual exploitation

Latest event Date: 2024-07-24 investigation announcement

Issued eSafety Commissioner notice requiring online platforms to disclose strategies addressing online child sexual abuse

On 24 July 2024, Australia's eSafety Commissioner issued legal notices to online platforms, including Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Discord, Snap, Skype, and WhatsApp. These notices require the companies to report biannually to the regulator on th…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
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