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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eSafety assessment of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube's compliance with Social Media Minimum Age obligation
eSafety published first Social Media Minimum Age compliance report and confirmed investigations into Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube for alleged non-compliance
On 31 March 2026, the eSafety Commissioner published the first compliance report on the Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) obligation and confirmed announced investigations into 5 platforms for alleged non-compliance, including Facebook, Instagram, Sna…
Age verification requirement in Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner opened consultation on Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 including age verification requirement
On 31 March 2026, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) opened a consultation on the exposure draft of the Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 (the Code) until 5 June 2026. The Code would apply to providers of social…
Data protection regulation in Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner opened consultation on Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 including data protection regulation
On 31 March 2026, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) opened a consultation on the exposure draft of the Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 (the Code) until 5 June 2026. The Code would apply to providers of social…
Office of Communications investigation into First Time Videos over alleged failure to implement highly effective age assurance to prevent children from accessing pornography
Office of Communications issued provisional notice of contravention to First Time Videos for alleged failure to implement age assurance under Online Safety Act
On 30 March 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a provisional notice of contravention to First Time Videos, the operator of FTVGirls and FTVMilfs, for alleged non-compliance with section 81 of the Online Safety Act 2023. Ofcom opened t…
Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Amendment Rules 2026
Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Amendment Rules 2026 enter into force
On 26 March 2026, the Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Amendment Rules 2026 entered into force, setting out the platform features that trigger age-restriction obligations. The instrument amends the 2025 Rules to specify that an …
Lawsuit alleging generation and distribution of non-consensual undressing images and child pornographic material (Stichting Offlimits v X.AI, X Corp, and X Internet Unlimited Company)
Amsterdam District Court issued ruling in Stichting Offlimits v X prohibiting generation and distribution of non-consensual undressing images and child pornographic material on Grok
On 26 March 2026, the Amsterdam District Court issued a preliminary relief ruling in Stichting Offlimits v X.AI LLC, X Corp., and X Internet Unlimited Company (C/13/783613 / KG ZA 26-120), prohibiting X.AI from generating and distributing non-consen…
Consumer Protection Cooperation Network investigation into online discount practices
Consumer Protection Cooperation Network found 30% of online traders incorrectly referencing discounts
On 26 March 2026, the European Commission and consumer protection authorities from 23 EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway published the results of a coordinated review of online discount practices during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales under t…
Decree on preventing and combating cybercrime and high-tech crime
Ministry of Public Security closes consultation on draft decree on preventing and combating cybercrime and high-tech crime
On 26 March 2026, the Decree Ministry of Public Security closes the consultation on the draft decree on preventing and combating cybercrime and high-tech crime. The decree applies to domestic and foreign service providers operating in Vietnamese cyb…
European Commission investigation into XNXX over alleged breaches of minor protection requirements under Digital Services Act
European Commission preliminarily found XNXX in breach of the Digital Services Act for failing to protect minors
On 26 March 2026, the European Commission issued preliminary findings that XNXX breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to protect minors from exposure to pornographic content. The Commission found that XNXX's risk assessment did not appl…
Resolution No. 87/26/CONS on audience measurement directives for digital platforms
Communications Regulatory Authority adopted Resolution No. 87/26/CONS on audience measurement directives for digital platforms
On 25 March 2026, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) adopted Resolution No. 87/26/CONS, issuing directives on audience measurement in the digital ecosystem. The Resolution will require that audience measurement of content distri…