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.
140 events advancing 87 policy or regulatory changes:
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Amendment to Official List of Regulated Standards for Technical Equipment and Electronic Communications Facilities (2025)
Independent Communications Authority closes consultation on draft list of regulated standards for technical equipment and electronic communications facilities amendment regulations
On 12 December 2025, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) closes the consultation on draft amendments to the official list of regulated standards for technical equipment and electronic communications facilities. The list …
Office of Communications designation of radio selection services
Office of Communications closes consultation on designating Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri as radio selection services
On 11 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on its proposed designation of Radio Selection Services (RSS) in the United Kingdom. Ofcom recommended that Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri be designate…
Online Safety Codes and Standards Regulatory Guidance
eSafety Commissioner published Online Safety Codes and Standards Regulatory Guidance
On 5 December 2025, the eSafety Commissioner published the Online Safety Codes and Standards Regulatory Guidance. The guidance is designed to assist service providers regulated by the Online Safety Codes and Standards, including the Unlawful Materia…
Principles for secure integration of AI in operational technology
Cyber Security Centre and Cybersecurity alongside international partners issued principles for secure integration of AI in operational technology
On 4 December 2025, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adopted principles for the secure integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in operational technology. The principles p…
National Commission for Markets and Competition order on on self and co-regulation systems for age-based content ratings
National Commission for Markets and Competition closes consultation on Co-Regulation Agreement for rating of audiovisual programmes and content
On 28 November 2025, the National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) opened a consultation on draft Co-Regulation Agreement for rating of audiovisual programmes and content. The agreement sets a framework for applying the Code of Conduct …
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting comprehensive review addressing copyright infringement and strengthening anti-piracy strategies
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting closes consultation in comprehensive review addressing copyright infringement and strengthening anti-piracy strategies
On 27 November 2025, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) of the Government of India closes the public consultation, which had been open since 7 November 2025, as part of a comprehensive review of existing mechanisms addressing copyrig…
Federal Communications Commission's investigation into Comcast over alleged data breach (No. EB-IHD-24-00037307)
Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau entered into consent decree requiring Comcast to pay USD 1.5 million over data breach
On 24 November 2025, the Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau entered into a consent decree requiring Comcast to pay USD 1.5 million, resolving an investigation concerning a data breach. The investigation concerned a data breach at…
Federal Cartel Office investigation into Qualcomm-Alphawave proposed merger
Federal Cartel Office approved Qualcomm-Alphawave merger
On 24 November 2025, the Federal Cartel Office (FCO) approved the Qualcomm-Alphawave merger. Qualcomm (US) develops semiconductors, primarily for use in vehicles, internet of things applications, and mobile devices. Alphawave (UK) develops high-spee…
Lawsuit concerning access obligations under Directive (EU) 2018/1972 establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (Telekom Deutschland GmbH v Bundesrepublik Deutschland /Case C-327/24)
Court of Justice of the European Union issued ruling on access obligations under European Electronic Communications clarifying that such obligations must be necessary, proportionate, and aimed at ensuring competition
On 20 November 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued its ruling in Telekom Deutschland GmbH v Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Case C-327/24). The Court held that, when deciding whether to impose an access obligation for civil engineeri…
Licensing requirements in Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill
Cyber Security Authority closes consultation on Draft Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill including licensing requirements
On 14 November 2025, the Cyber Security Authority closes the consultation on the Draft Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill. The Bill includes measures regarding the regulation and accreditation of cybersecurity services and professionals. Individuals or …