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.
35 events advancing 25 policy or regulatory changes:
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Lawsuit addressing definition of operator under Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
Advocate General issued opinion that term “operator” under Regulation 833/2014 should be interpreted broadly to include any person managing or controlling communication services regardless of profit motive
On 12 February 2026, the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a preliminary opinion clarifying the interpretation of the concept of operator under Article 2f(1) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concernin…
In-building infrastructure requirements in Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks (Gigabit Infrastructure Act)
Gigabit Infrastructure Act including obligations regarding in-building physical infrastructure and fibre wiring enters into force
On 12 February 2026, obligations regarding in-building physical infrastructure and fibre wiring set out in the Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying electronic communications networks begin to apply. All newly constructed buildings …
Notice on Further Preventing and Handling Risks Related to Virtual Currencies (Yinfa [2026] No. 42)
People's Bank of China and seven state departments released notice on further preventing and handling risks related to virtual currencies
On 6 February 2026, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) and seven other state departments released the Notice on Further Preventing and Handling Risks Related to Virtual Currencies (Yinfa [2026] No. 42). The Notice clarifies that virtual currencies, i…
Quality of service requirement in Cyberspace Administration implementation opinions on improving convenience of digital services for inbound personnel
Cyberspace Administration adopted implementation opinions on improving convenience of digital services for inbound personnel including quality of service requirement
On 5 February 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued the Implementation Opinions on Enhancing the Convenience of Digital Services for Inbound Foreign Nationals, which set out quality of service requirements for digital services used by …
Authorisation of goods or services in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including authorisation requirements
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. Article 25 establishes a tiered authorisation regime for conducting cybersecurity testing act…
Business registration requirement in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including business registration requirement
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. Article 13 requires individuals and organisations providing services such as network access, …
Fair marketing and advertising requirement in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including fair marketing and advertising requirement
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. Article 33 prohibits intentionally misleading the public through the fabrication of user revi…
User identification requirement in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including user identification requirement
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. Article 11 requires the use of authentic identity information when opening mobile, Internet o…
User rights in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including user rights
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. The law addresses cybercrime within China and extends to acts by citizens or entities abroad …
Prohibition of goods and services in Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including prohibition of goods and services
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. Article 13 requires entities that provide network, telecom, hosting, or content distribution …