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.
53 events advancing 47 policy or regulatory changes:
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Data access rules in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including data access rules
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines. The Law would enable research bodies and independent civil society organisations to apply to the Federal Office of Co…
Content moderation authority governance in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including content moderation authority governance
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated content platforms whose services are used by at lea…
User rights in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including user rights
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated content platforms whose services are used by at lea…
Content moderation regulation in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including content moderation regulation
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines, which includes content moderation regulation. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated conte…
Local operations requirement in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including local operations requirement
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closed its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated content platforms whose services are used by at lea…
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines, which includes fair marketing and advertising practice requirements. The Law would apply to search engine providers a…
Federal Trade Commission assessment of Apple News following allegations of political content curation
Federal Trade Commission issued a letter to Apple regarding its legal obligations under FTC Act in relation to its news aggregation services
On 12 February 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a letter to Apple regarding its obligations under the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) in connection with the company’s news aggregation service, Apple News. The letter was issued fo…
Guidelines for operating ride-sharing business for platforms and drivers
Electronic Transactions Development Agency and Department of Land Transport released guidelines for operating ride-sharing business for platforms and drivers
On 11 February 2026, the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) and the Department of Land Transport released guidelines for operating a ride-sharing business for platforms and drivers. The guidelines clarify that the extension of the ann…
TC260 standard security requirements for public data opening
National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on standard security requirements for public data opening
On 10 February 2026, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) closes a consultation on its consultation on its standard on security requirements for public data opening. The standard sets out security requirement…
eSafety Commissioner investigation into Roblox's measures to protect minors
eSafety Commissioner notified Roblox of its intention to directly test platform’s implementation and effectiveness of safety commitments made
On 10 February 2026, the eSafety Commissioner announced that it had notified Roblox of its intention to directly test the platform’s implementation and effectiveness of the nine safety commitments it made last year, amid ongoing concerns about onlin…