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.
524 events advancing 346 policy or regulatory changes:
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Ministry of Digital Economy and Society investigation into online gambling website
Announced DES investigation into online gambling website
On 22 March 2024, the Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES) announced the launch of an investigation into an online gambling website. The Ministry of DES, in coordination with Internet Service Providers (ISPs), has taken measures to temporar…
Amendments to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce Act/Bill no. 2120122/Act no.19255)
Implemented Act amending Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce Act/Bill no. 2120122/Act no.19255)
On 22 March 2024, the Act amending Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce Act/Bill no. 2120122/Act no.19255) entered into force. The Act broadens competencies for certain institutions. Previously, the Fair Trade Commission was the on…
AGCOM guidelines on internal complaint management system in accordance with Platform to Business Regulation and Digital Service Act
Implemented AGCOM guidelines on internal complaint management system in accordance with Platform to Business Regulation and Digital Service Act
On 20 March 2024, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) issued guidelines on the internal complaint management system for online intermediation services in accordance with the provisions of the Platform to Business Regulation (P2B …
GVH investigation into Deutsche Lotto- und Sportwetten Ltd regarding Deceiving Advertising
Imposed Competition Authority Fine on Deutsche Lotto- und Sportwetten Ltd for Deceptive Advertising
On 20 March 2024, the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) imposed a fine of HUF 345 million on Deutsche Lotto- und Sportwetten Ltd, a Maltese-registered company. The company was found to have deliberately misled consumers by advertising games that…
Content moderation regulation in Act amending Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (HB 2017)
Introduced act amending Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (HB 2017) including protection from harmful content
On 19 March 2024, an amendment to the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (HB 2017) was introduced in the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania. This amendment pertains to Title 50 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which addresses the pro…
Inquiry on Competition Regulation of Digital Platforms
Closed Public Consultation in Inquiry on Economic and Competitive Regulation of Digital Platforms
On 18 March 2024, the Secretariat of Economic Reforms of the Ministry of Finance closed a public consultation on the economic and competitive regulation of digital platforms in Brazil. Recognising the increased importance of digital platforms for th…
Registration requirement for hosts and user identification requirement in Regulation on data collection and sharing on short-term rental platforms
Adopted Regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rentals including registration requirement by Council
On 18 March 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rentals, including a registration requirement for hosts. The regulation would require individuals using online pla…
Data-sharing measures in Regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rental services
Adopted Regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rentals including data-sharing measures by Council
On 18 March 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rentals, including data-sharing measures. The regulation aims to harmonise and streamline the framework for data g…
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Guidelines on due diligence by intermediaries and platforms under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology adopted Guidelines on due diligence by intermediaries and platforms under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
On 15 March 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) adopted a Guideline requiring all intermediaries and platforms to strengthen due diligence under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Intermediary Guidelines an…
2024 Special Actions for Clear Cyberspace (Qinming 2024)
Adopted Special Actions for "Clear Cyberspace" including Content Moderation
On 15 March 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) implemented a series of "clear" special actions aimed at improving the network ecology. The actions focus on rectifying outstanding issues on the Internet. The special actions include st…