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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Rules on combatting mobile messaging scams
Office of Communications opened consultation on draft rules on combatting mobile messaging scams
On 29 October 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on a draft rule on combating mobile messaging scams until 28 January 2026. The draft rule would require mobile providers to limit messaging volumes on pay-as-you-go SIMs,…
Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
eSafety Commissioner registered Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material)
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material). The Code applies to private messaging components of social media platforms, focusing on Class…
Extended Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
eSafety Commissioner registered Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material)
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code establishes a regulatory framework for communication and gaming p…
Act to Amend the Social Media Safety Act (SB 611/Act 900)
Implemented Social Media Safety Act amendment (Act 900/SB 611) provisions excluding Section 2
On 4 August 2025, provisions of the Arkansas Social Media Safety Act amendment (Act 900/SB 611) entered into force. These provisions establish civil liability for violations, increase penalties to USD 10'000 per instance, and enable parents or guard…
Data protection regulation in Act concerning Social Media and Online Services, Products, and Features (SB 1295)
Act concerning Social Media and Online Services, Products, and Features (SB 1295) including data protection regulation enters into force with grace period
On 1 July 2025, the Act Concerning Social Media Platforms and Online Services, Products and Features enters into force with a grace period. The Act requires owners of social media platforms to incorporate an online safety centre by 1 January 2026, p…
Consumer protection regulation in Act concerning Social Media and Online Services, Products, and Features (SB 1295)
Act concerning Social Media and Online Services, Products, and Features (SB 1295) including consumer protection regulation enters into force with grace period
On 1 July 2025, the Act Concerning Social Media Platforms and Online Services, Products and Features enters into force with a grace period. The Act mandates that by 1 January 2026, owners of social media platforms must incorporate online safety cen…