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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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adopted

Guidance on assessing application of online safety codes and standards

Latest event Date: 2026-04-01 outline adoption

eSafety Commissioner published guidance on assessing application of online safety codes and standards

On 1 April 2026, the eSafety Commissioner published guidance on assessing the application of online safety codes and standards under the Online Safety Act 2021 to help electronic service providers assess which online safety codes and standards apply…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: app stores, search service provider, software provider: other software, messaging service provider
under deliberation

Office of Communications Year 2 Risk Assessment Information Requests under Online Safety Act 2023

Latest event Date: 2026-04-01 investigation announcement

Office of Communications issued formal information requests to more than 30 providers, covering more than 40 services, under the Online Safety Act 2023

On 1 April 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued formal information requests to more than 30 providers, covering more than 40 services, requiring the submission of Year 2 illegal harms risk assessments and children's risk assessments und…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, software provider: other software, messaging service provider
in consultation

Age verification requirement in Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code

Latest event Date: 2026-03-31 order consultation opened

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner opened consultation on Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 including age verification requirement

On 31 March 2026, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) opened a consultation on the exposure draft of the Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 (the Code) until 5 June 2026. The Code would apply to providers of social…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Age verification requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: other software, messaging service provider
in consultation

Data protection regulation in Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code

Latest event Date: 2026-03-31 order consultation opened

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner opened consultation on Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 including data protection regulation

On 31 March 2026, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) opened a consultation on the exposure draft of the Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 (the Code) until 5 June 2026. The Code would apply to providers of social…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: other software, messaging service provider
in force

Act to Amend the Social Media Safety Act (SB 611/Act 900)

Latest event Date: 2025-08-04 law implementation

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…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Age verification requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, messaging service provider
adopted

Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act (HB 37)

Latest event Date: 2025-06-11 law signing

Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act (HB 37) was signed by Governor

On 11 June 2025, the Governor of Louisiana signed the Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act (House Bill No. 37) into law as Act No. 236 of the 2025 Regular Session. The Act applies to operators of covered platforms in Louisiana, defined as on…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User/subject right
Economic activity online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, messaging service provider
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