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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Class action lawsuit against Oracle over alleged violations of federal and state privacy laws (Katz-Lacabe and Golbeck v Oracle/Case No. 3:22-cv-04792-RS)
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed settlement approval in lawsuit against Oracle over alleged violations of federal and state privacy laws
On 13 February 2026, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the final approval of a class-action settlement in a lawsuit against Oracle over alleged violations of federal and state privacy laws (Katz-Lacabe and Golbeck v Oracle). The un…
European Commission investigation into Google's proposed acquisition of Wiz
European Commission approved Google's acquisition of Wiz
On 10 February 2026, the European Commission approved Google's acquisition of Wiz under the EU Merger Regulation, finding no competition concerns in the European Economic Area. Google provides cloud infrastructure through Google Cloud Platform and o…
TC260 standard government cloud platform security monitoring methods
National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on standard government cloud platform security monitoring methods
On 10 February 2026, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) closes a consultation on its standard on government cloud platform security monitoring methods. The standard sets out security monitoring requirements…
European Commission European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy
European Commission closes consultation in inquiry on European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy
On 3 February 2026, the European Commission closes a consultation in its inquiry on setting out a new European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy. The Strategy aims to establish a strategic approach to the EU open source sector addressing its contribut…
Tax holiday till 2047 for foreign cloud services using data centre services from India in Budget 2026-2027
Minister of Finance proposed tax holiday till 2047 for foreign cloud services using data centre services from India in Budget 2026-2027
On 1 February 2026, the Minister of Finance proposed, in the Budget 2026-2027 Speech (Budget Speech), a tax holiday till 2047 for any foreign company that provides cloud services to customers globally by using data centre services from India, as a d…
National Standard on Information Security Technology Cloud Computing Service Security Capability Assessment Method (GB/T 34942-2025)
State Administration for Market Regulation National Standard on Information Security Technology Cloud Computing Service Security Capability Assessment Method enters into force
On 1 February 2026, the Information Security Technology Cloud Computing Service Security Capability Assessment Method enters into force, having been drawn up by the National Network Security Standardization Technical Committee (TC260). The standard …
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, …
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 …
Cybersecurity regulation in Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including cybersecurity regulation
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a consultation on the draft Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime, including cybersecurity regulation, until 2 March 2026. It mandates that telecommunications, finance, and internet se…