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.
4419 events advancing 2361 policy or regulatory changes:
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Office of Communications investigation into X over alleged failure to protect users and children from illegal and harmful content
Office of Communications accepted X's public commitments on illegal hate and terror content
On 15 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) accepted a set of commitments from X relating to the handling of illegal hate and terrorist content affecting UK users. X committed to reviewing and assessing UK-reported suspected illegal terrori…
Content moderation regulation in Internet Code of Practice
Internet Code of Practice 2026, including content moderation regulation, enters into force with grace period
On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice 2026, including content moderation regulation, enters into force with a grace period. The Code seeks to balance an open Internet with safeguards on privacy, child protection, harmful content, traffic man…
Guide to online infringement reporting
Cyberspace Administration published guide to online infringement reporting
On 14 May 2026, the Cyberspace Administration published the guide to online infringement reporting. The guide provides standardised procedures for reporting unlawful and harmful information, including privacy breaches, insulting language, and defama…
Guide to online reporting
Cyberspace Administration published guide to online reporting
On 14 May 2026, the Cyberspace Administration published a guide to online reporting. The guide sets out procedures for individuals and enterprises to submit reports concerning privacy breaches, insults, defamation, and alleged rights violations thro…
Office of Communications Tier 1 Accessibility Code
Office of Communications opened consultation on draft Tier 1 Accessibility Code
On 14 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on the draft Tier 1 Accessibility Code until 7 August 2026. The draft Code was issued in line with section 368HL of the Communications Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024. …
Office of Communications Tier 1 Standards Code
Office of Communications opened consultation on draft Tier 1 Standards Code
On 14 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on the draft Tier 1 Standards Code until 7 August 2026. The draft Tier 1 Standards Code implements the regulatory regime established by the Media Act 2024 for Tier 1 Services…
Review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive (2019/790/EU) and targeted initiative for copyright environment regarding creativity and innovation
European Commission opened call for evidence on review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive and targeted initiative for copyright environment
On 13 May 2026, the European Commission opened a call for evidence on the review of Directive 2019/790/EU on Copyright in the Digital Single Market and on a potential targeted legislative initiative for the cultural and creative sectors until 10 Jun…
Office of Communications investigation into Fapello's compliance with age assurance obligations under Online Safety Act
Office of Communications issued provisional notice of contravention to Fapello over alleged failure to use age assurance to prevent children from accessing pornographic content
On 13 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a provisional notice of contravention to Fapello under the Online Safety Act 2023, following an investigation opened in November 2025 into the platform’s alleged failure to implement effect…
Office of Communications investigation into provider of XGroovy compliance with age assurance obligations under Online Safety Act
Office of Communications expanded investigation into XGroovy over alleged failure to comply with information notice under Online Safety Act
On 13 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) expanded the scope of its ongoing investigation into Xgroovy to assess whether the provider failed to comply with an information notice reissued in March 2026 under section 100 of the Online Safet…
Personal Information Protection Commission's investigation into Kakao Talk, Naver, Coupang, Baemin, Karrot over data processing practices
Personal Information Protection Commission confirmed KakaoTalk, Naver, Coupang, Baemin, and Karrot implemented recommendations in relation to data processing practices
On 13 May 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission reported that 211 of 222 corrective orders issued to major data processors and businesses between July and December 2025 have been implemented or have implementation plans submitted. It …