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.
33 events advancing 29 policy or regulatory changes:
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Communications and Multimedia Commission's child protection code under Online Safety Act
Communications and Multimedia Commission closes consultation on child protection code under Online Safety Act
On 13 March 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) closes the consultation on the child protection code under the Online Safety Act 2025. The code establishes mandatory safety obligations for licensed applications and co…
Communications and Multimedia Commission's risk mitigation code under Online Safety Act
Communications and Multimedia Commission closes consultation on risk mitigation code under Online Safety Act
On 13 March 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) closes the consultation on the proposed risk mitigation code under the Online Safety Act. The code applies to licensed online service providers operating services that m…
Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force
On 9 March 2026, the Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force. The Code applies to private messaging components of social media platforms, focusing on Class 1C and Class 2 harmfu…
Extended Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force
On 9 March 2026, the Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021 enters into force. The Code establishes a regulatory framework for communication and gaming platforms serving Austr…
Minister of Communication and Digital investigation of Meta over online gambling, disinformation, slander, and hate speech content on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp
Minister of Communication and Digital conducted inspection of Meta's Jakarta office over online gambling, disinformation, slander, and hate speech content on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp
On 4 March 2026, the Minister of Communication and Digital conducted an inspection of Meta's operational office in Jakarta over Meta's handling of online gambling, disinformation, slander, and hate speech (DFK) content on Facebook, Instagram, and Wh…
Prohibition of goods and services in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security closes consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including prohibition of goods and services
On 2 March 2026, the Ministry of Public Security closes a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime. Article 13 requires entities that provide network, telecom, hosting, or content distribution services to comply wit…
Design requirement in Bill amending Law No. 15.211 establishing algorithmic integrity mechanisms, limits to persuasive design, and a parental alert system in messaging environments (PL 687/2026)
Bill amending Law No. 15.211 establishing algorithmic integrity mechanisms (PL 687/2026) including design requirement was introduced to Chamber of Deputies
On 24 February 2026, the Bill establishing algorithmic integrity mechanisms, limits to persuasive design, and a parental alert system in messaging environments (PL 687/2026) was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill would amend Law No. 15.…
Testing requirement in Bill amending Law No. 15.211 establishing algorithmic integrity mechanisms, limits to persuasive design, and a parental alert system in messaging environments (PL 687/2026)
Bill amending Law No. 15.211 establishing algorithmic integrity mechanisms (PL 687/2026) including testing requirement was introduced to Chamber of Deputies
On 24 February 2026, the Bill establishing algorithmic integrity mechanisms, limits to persuasive design, and a parental alert system in messaging environments (PL 687/2026) was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill would amend Law No. 15.…
Lawsuit concerning 2016 update to WhatsApp terms of service and privacy policy (Federation of German Consumer Organisations v WhatsApp Inc. / 52 O 22/17)
Berlin II Regional Court ordered WhatsApp to refrain from data disclosures and rejected deletion request in Federation of German Consumer Organisations v WhatsApp Inc. (52 O 22/17)
On 23 February 2026, the 52nd Civil Chamber of the Berlin II Regional Court issued a judgment in Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) v WhatsApp Inc. (52 O 22/17) regarding claims for injunctive relief related to the 2016 update of the…
Directive (EU) 2023/1544 laying down harmonised rules on the designation of designated establishments and the appointment of legal representatives for the purpose of gathering electronic evidence in criminal proceedings
Directive (EU) 2023/1544 laying down harmonised rules on the designation of designated establishments and the appointment of legal representatives for the purpose of gathering electronic evidence in criminal proceedings enters into force
On 18 February 2026, Directive (EU) 2023/1544 reaches its transposition deadline, by which date Member States are required to have implemented its provisions into national law. From that date, service providers offering services in the Union are sub…