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.
4916 events advancing 2617 policy or regulatory changes:
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News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026
News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026 was introduced to House of Representatives
On 13 August 2026, the News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026 was introduced to the House of Representatives. According to the explanatory memorandum, the Bill would impose a 2.5% charge on relevant Australian digital advertising revenue exceeding A…
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026 was introduced to House of Representatives
On 13 August 2026, the News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026 was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Bill would seek to establish the framework for implementing the news media bargaining charge. It would provide that the charg…
Content moderation regulation in Internet Code of Practice
Internet Code of Practice 2026, including content moderation regulation, enters into force
On 13 August 2026, the Internet Code of Practice 2026, including content moderation regulation, enters into force. The Code seeks to balance an open Internet with safeguards on privacy, child protection, harmful content, traffic management, and emer…
AI Browser Security Practice Guidelines
National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on AI Browser Security Practice Guidelines
On 12 August 2026, the National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) closes the consultation on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Browser Security Practice Guidelines. It would clarify security obligations for AI browser provider…
Decisional Order CD/ANPD No. 122/2026 on transparency report obligations for digital platforms accessed by children and adolescents
National Data Protection Authority adopted Decisional Order CD/ANPD No. 122/2026 on transparency report obligations for digital platforms accessed by children and adolescents
On 11 August 2026, the National Data Protection Authority adopted Decisional Order CD/ANPD No. 122/2026 on transparency report obligations for digital platforms accessed by children and adolescents. The order clarifies that internet application prov…
Supplementary guidelines on communication campaigns against gambling disorders (Resolution No. 200/26/CONS)
Communications Regulatory Authority's supplementary guidelines on communication campaigns against gambling disorders entered into force (Resolution No. 200/26/CONS)
On 11 August 2026, the Communications Regulatory Authority's (AGCOM) supplementary document to its guidelines on communication campaigns against gambling disorders entered into force. The guidelines clarify the distinction between permitted responsi…
Copyright protection regulation in amendment to Copyright Act (Act No. 21336 / Bill No. 2215125)
Amendment to Copyright Act including copyright protection regulation enters into force
On 11 August 2026, the Partial Amendment to the Copyright Act (Act No. 21336) enters into force. The Amendment applies to online service providers and telecommunications business operators. On definitions, the Amendment expands the definition of onl…
Lawsuit on child safety protection (School Districts v Meta, ByteDance, Alphabet, and SnapChat)
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed appeals by Meta Platforms and ByteDance for lack of jurisdiction, holding that section 230 of the Communications Decency Act provides a defence to liability rather than immunity from suit
On 10 August 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed for lack of appellate jurisdiction appeals by Meta Platforms and related entities (Meta) and by ByteDance, ByteDance, TikTok, and related entities (TikTok), togeth…
Public lawsuit against Meta for allegedly harming the mental health of minors through addictive features (California v Meta Platforms)
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed Meta's appeal and the states' cross-appeal for lack of jurisdiction
On 10 August 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed for lack of appellate jurisdiction an appeal by Meta Platforms, Meta Payments, Meta Platforms Technologies, and Instagram (Meta), as well as a conditional cross-ap…
National Data Protection Authority investigation into Discord over alleged absence of effective age-assurance mechanisms under Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents (Law No. 15.211/2025)
National Data Protection Authority opened investigation into Discord over alleged absence of effective age-assurance mechanisms under Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents
On 7 August 2026, the Supervision Directorate of the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) opened a supervisory investigation into Discord to examine possible failures to comply with age-assurance duties under the Digital Statute of Children and…