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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European Commission investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach (Case AT.41034)
European Commission issued Statement of Objections regarding interim measures against Meta over alleged exclusion of third-party AI from WhatsApp
On 8 February 2026, the European Commission sent a statement of objections to Meta regarding its intention to impose interim measures to address the alleged exclusion of third-party Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants from the WhatsApp messaging…
Cyberspace Administration of China investigation into Beijing Kuaishou Technology over alleged cybersecurity and illegal content violations
Cyberspace Administration of China issued CNY 119.1 million fine against Kuaishou Technology for failure to fulfil cybersecurity obligations and prevent transmission of illegal content
On 6 February 2026, the Beijing Cyberspace Administration, under the guidance of the national Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), issued a fine of CNY 119.1 million against video-sharing platform Beijing Kuaishou Technology Co., Ltd. (Kuaishou…
European Commission investigation into TikTok concerning risk assessments and addictive design features under Digital Services Act
European Commission issued preliminary finding in its investigation into TikTok concerning risk assessments and addictive design features under Digital Services Act
On 6 February 2026, the European Commission issued preliminary findings in its investigation into TikTok, concluding that the platform breached its obligations under the Digital Services Act with regard to the assessment and mitigation of the addict…
Information Commissioner's Office investigation into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur's use of children's data in United Kingdom
Information Commissioner’s Office fined MediaLab GBP 247'590 for children’s privacy failures on Imgur
On 5 February 2026, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fined MediaLab.AI, owner of the image sharing and hosting platform Imgur, GBP 247'590 for failing to use children’s personal information lawfully under the UK General Data Protection Re…
Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026
Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 was introduced to lower house of Irish Parliament
On 4 February 2026, the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 (Bill No. 13 of 2026) was introduced to the lower house of the Irish Parliament. The Bill amends the Harassment, Harmful Communications and…
Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct Act (SCAM Act)
Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct Act (SCAM Act) was introduced to Senate
On 4 February 2026, the Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct Act (SCAM Act) was introduced to the Senate. The Bill would prohibit online platforms from displaying fraudulent or deceptive commercial advertisements if they had accepted p…
Age verification requirement in proposed legislative package for digital platforms
President of the Government announced proposed legislative package for digital platforms including age verification and under-16 social media access ban
On 3 February 2026, the President of the Government announced a package of five measures aimed at digital platforms. The measures would include a ban on access to social networks for children under 16 and require digital platforms to implement effec…
Content moderation regulation in proposed legislative package for digital platforms
President of the Government announced proposed legislative package for digital platforms including content moderation regulation
On 3 February 2026, the President of the Government announced a package of five measures aimed at digital platforms. The announced measures include a proposed legislative reform to hold platform managers legally responsible where illegal or hateful …
Office of Communications investigation into X over alleged failure to protect users and children from illegal and harmful content
Office of Communications determined xAI out of jurisdiction for investigation into X over alleged failure to protect users and children from illegal and harmful content
On 3 February 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) determined that xAI is out of Ofcom's jurisdiction regarding its investigation into X over alleged failure to protect users and children from illegal and harmful content. The investigation, wh…
Australian eSafety Commissioner, European Union DG CNECT, and United Kingdom Ofcom Joint Statement on trilateral cooperation on age assurance
European Commission, Australia's eSafety Commissioner, and UK's Ofcom held first meeting of cooperation group on age assurance under joint communication
On 3 February 2026, the European Commission, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, and the United Kingdom’s Office of Communications (Ofcom) held the first meeting of their trilateral technical cooperation group on age assurance to discuss the implement…