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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Regulatory framework for blocking explicit imagery on digital devices for children
Prime Minister announced measures for blocking explicit imagery on digital devices for children
On 8 June 2026, the Prime Minister announced a child safety initiative requiring technology companies to implement device-level controls intended to prevent minors from taking, sending, receiving, or viewing sexually explicit imagery. The stated obj…
Age verification requirement in Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner closes consultation on Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 including age verification requirement
On 5 June 2026, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) closes its consultation on the exposure draft of the Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026. The Code would apply to providers of social media services, relevant ele…
Data protection regulation in Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner closes consultation on Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 including data protection regulation
On 5 June 2026, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) closes its consultation on the exposure draft of the Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 (the Code). The Code would apply to providers of social media services, r…
eSafety Commissioner's campaign on combatting sextortion
eSafety Commissioner issued outline on safety by design obligations for platforms to combat sextortion
On 3 June 2026, the eSafety Commissioner launched a campaign and issued guidance on safety-by-design obligations for platforms addressing sextortion. The Commissioner indicated that the campaign was informed by an increase in reports, with more than…
Meta lawsuit against EU Commission regarding designation as "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act (T-1078/23)
General Court of the European Union issued ruling partially annulling gatekeeper designation of Meta Platforms under Digital Markets Act
On 3 June 2026, the General Court of the European Union (GCEU) issued its judgment partially annulling the European Commission’s decision designating Meta Platforms as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act. The GCEU upheld the designation of Fa…