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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Cyberspace Administration investigations into online platforms over allegations of failure to label AI-generated content
Cyberspace Administration published batch of typical cases regarding investigations into online platforms over allegations of failure to label AI-generated content
On 12 February 2026, the Cyberspace Administration (CAC) concluded several investigations into several online platforms regarding the dissemination of artificial intelligence (AI) generated content lacking mandatory identification labels. The CAC in…
Irish Data Protection Commission investigation into WhatsApp over alleged violations of GDPR
Court of Justice of the European Union set aside General Court’s December 2022 dismissal and referred case back to General Court
On 10 February 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) set aside the General Court’s 7 December 2022 dismissal and referred the case back to the General Court. The decision resolves an appeal lodged by WhatsApp Ireland in Case C-97/2…
European Commission investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach (Case AT.41034)
European Commission issued Statement of Objections regarding interim measures against Meta over alleged exclusion of third-party AI from WhatsApp
On 8 February 2026, the European Commission sent a statement of objections to Meta regarding its intention to impose interim measures to address the alleged exclusion of third-party Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants from the WhatsApp messaging…
Prohibition of goods and services in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including prohibition of goods and services
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. Article 13 requires entities that provide network, telecom, hosting, or content distribution …
Rules on combatting mobile messaging scams
Office of Communications closes consultation on draft rules on combatting mobile messaging scams
On 28 January 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on a draft rule on combating mobile messaging scams. The draft rule would require mobile providers to limit messaging volumes on pay-as-you-go SIMs, block numbers repor…
European Commission decision designating WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform under Digital Services Act
European Commission adopted decision designating WhatsApp as very large online platform under Digital Services Act
On 26 January 2026, the European Commission designated messaging service WhatsApp as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) because it found that its “Channels” feature reached the designation threshold of at least 45 million EU users under the Digital…
Office of Communications investigation into Meta Platforms over compliance with Section 135 of Communications Act (Case CW/01329/11/25)
Office of Communications opened investigation into Meta Platforms over compliance with statutory information requests under Section 135 of Communications Act
On 23 January 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened an investigation into Meta Platforms regarding compliance with information requests under Section 135 of the Communications Act. Ofcom had issued formal notices on 31 July 2024 and 19 J…
Administrative Council for Economic Defence investigation into Meta over alleged anti-competitive conduct (Case No. 08700.012397/2025-63)
Federal District Court suspended Administrative Council for Economic Defense preventive measure against Meta
On 22 January 2026, the 20th Federal District Court ordered the suspension of the interim preventive measure adopted by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE)'s Superintendence-General against Facebook and WhatsApp. The decision foll…
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…
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…