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.
227 events advancing 143 policy or regulatory changes:
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JFTC investigation Google LLC regarding potential violations of competition law regarding the provision of technologies
Issued approval by JFTC regarding Google LLC's Commitment Plan to Address Anti-Competitive Concerns
On 22 April 2024, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) approved a Commitment Plan submitted by Google LLC, aimed at addressing concerns over potential anti-competitive practices in the provision of search engine and search advertising technologies…
MIC White List of verified businesses that comply with the online advertising laws
Issued MIC April 2024 list of verified online content (white list) used for advertising activities
On 17 April 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) of Vietnam published the updated "White List" of April 2024, which includes 228 websites. The "White List" encompasses electronic newspapers, electronic magazines, aggregated el…
MIC investigation into WPP for alleged advertising violations (Decision No. 55/QD-XPVPHC)
Issued ruling regarding the investigation into WPP for advertising violations (Decision No. 55/QD-XPVPHC)
On 17 April 2024, the Vietnamese Department of Radio, Television, and Electronic Information under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) issued Decision No. 55/QD-XPVPHC, imposing administrative sanctions on WPP Communications Co., Lt…
EDPB Opinion on "Consent or Pay" Models in Online Services
Adopted EDPB Opinion by National Data Protection Authorities on "Consent or Pay" Models in Online Services
On 17 April 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted an opinion on the "consent or pay" model's compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for valid consent. The EDPB emphasised that large online platfo…
Non-discrimination requirement in Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising
Implemented Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising including non-discrimination requirement
On 9 April 2024, the definitions and measures regarding the fair provision of cross-border political advertising prohibiting the restriction based on nationality or location under Articles 3 and 5(1) of the Regulation on the transparency and target…
Age verification requirement in Bill regulating access to harmful content (HB 2586)
Vetoed Bill regulating access to harmful content including age verification requirement (HB 2586)
On 8 April 2024, the Governor of Arizona vetoed the Bill regulating access to harmful content including age verification requirement (HB 2586). The Bill would have required commercial entities that publish or distribute material harmful to minors to…
PIPC Online Customised Advertising Personal Information Protection Guidelines
Established Public-Private Consultative Group for drafting Online Customised Advertising Personal Information Protection Guidelines
On 4 April 2023, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced the establishedment of the Public-Private Consultative Group for drafting Online Customized Advertising Personal Information Protection Guidelines. In particular, the g…
Parental Consent Mechanisms Under COPPA
Issued FTC decision rejecting application for approval of "Privacy-Protective Facial Age Estimation" mechanism for obtaining parental consent under COPPA
On 29 March 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rejected the application by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, Yoti, and SuperAwesome for approval of a new mechanism for obtaining parental consent under the Children Online Privacy Prot…
DIA investigation into terrorist and violent extremist content online
Issued DIA digital violent extremism transparency report
On 26 March 2024, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) released its 2023 Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report. The report provides insights into how DIA identifies and addresses online violent extremism. Key findings include a 25% incre…
Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information inquiry into implementation of Decree No. 70/2021/ND-CP regulating online advertising
Issued report following inquiry into implementation of Decree No. 70/2021/ND-CP regulating online advertising
On 26 March 2024, the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information (ABEI) issued a report including recommendations following an inquiry into the implementation of Decree No. 70/2021/ND-CP regulating online advertising. The inquiry assessed …