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.
87 events advancing 61 policy or regulatory changes:
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MCI order designating Kenneth Jeyaretnam's website and social media pages as declared online locations under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act
Terminated MCI order designating Kenneth Jeyaretnam’s website and social media pages as declared online locations under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act
On 11 December 2025, the Singapore Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI)’s order declaring Kenneth Jeyaretnam's website, The Ricebowl Singapore (TRS), and his social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn a…
Federal Cartel Office investigation into Apple's App Tracking Transparency
Federal Cartel Office conducts market test of commitments proposed by Apple concerning its App Tracking Transparency Framework investigation
On 2 December 2025, Germany's Federal Cartel Office (FCO) announced a market test of commitments proposed by Apple concerning its App Tracking Transparency Framework (ATTF). The proposals address competition concerns raised in the FCO's preliminary …
Competition Authority investigation into Microsoft over allegations of abusive practices in search syndication and online advertising sectors
Competition Authority rejected complaint filed by Qwant against Microsoft and request for interim measures over allegations of abusive practices in the search syndication and online advertising sectors
On 27 November 2025, the French Competition Authority rejected Qwant’s complaint against Microsoft, as well as its request for interim measures. Qwant, active in the general online search sector and partly using Microsoft technology since 2016, had …
European Commission investigation into Omnicom acquisition of Interpublic Group of Companies
European Commission approved acquisition of Interpublic Group of Companies by Omnicom
On 24 November 2025, the European Commission approved the acquisition of Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) by Omnicom. Both companies are active in advertising development and sales, as well as marketing and communication services. The investigat…
Fair Trade Commission investigation into eight online advertising agencies over alleged deceptive advertising practices
Fair Trade Commission opened investigation into eight online advertising agencies over alleged deceptive advertising practices
On 21 November 2025, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) opened investigations into eight online advertising agencies following the Online Advertising Agency Illegal Conduct Response Task Force (TF)’s third-quarter investigation request review. The TF s…
Guidelines on targeting and delivery of political online advertising
Dutch Data Protection Authority closes consultation on guidelines on targeting and delivery of political online advertising
On 21 November 2025, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) closes the public consultation, which had been open since 9 October 2025, on the guidelines on targeting and delivery of political online advertising. The consultation concerns AP’s guida…
Repeal of Digital Services Tax Act in Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-15)
Budget Implementation Act including provisions repealing Digital Services Tax Act passed first reading
On 18 November 2025, the Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-15) passed its first reading in the House of Commons. Part 2 of the Bill repeals the Digital Services Tax Act and its regulations, retroactive to 20 June 2024. Any amounts paid under the rep…
Framework Agreement on compliance with commercial communications rules in the digital age
Italian Communications Regulatory Authority and Institute for Advertising Self-Regulation adopted Framework Agreement on compliance with commercial communications rules in the digital age
On 11 November 2025, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) and the Institute for Advertising Self-Regulation (IAP) announced adoption of a Framework Agreement on compliance with commercial communications rules in the digital age. T…
Competition Authority investigation against Google over alleged unfair commercial practices
Competition Authority accepted Google's commitments and closed its investigation over alleged unfair commercial practices
On 4 November 2025, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) accepted Google's commitments and closed proceeding PS12714. Under the ruling, Google must revise the consent request circulated under Article 5(2) of Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, provide cl…
Fair marketing and advertising practices in Misinformation, Disinformation, Hate Speech and Publication of Other Information (MDHI) Bill, 2025
Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations closes consultation on Misinformation, Disinformation, Hate Speech and Publication of Other Information (MDHI) Bill, 2025 including fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
On 31 October 2025, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations closes a consultation on the Misinformation, Disinformation, Hate Speech and Publication of Other Information (MDHI) Bill, 2025 including fair marketing and advert…