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3941 events advancing 2213 policy or regulatory changes:

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platform intermediary: user-generated content

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platform intermediary: other

750

platform intermediary: e-commerce

683

messaging service provider

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digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)

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software provider: other software

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online advertising provider

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other service provider

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search service provider

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infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services

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infrastructure provider: other

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ML and AI development

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DLT development

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cross-cutting

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infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment

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software provider: app stores

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infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases

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streaming service provider

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semiconductors

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technological consumer goods

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3941 events advancing 2213 policy or regulatory changes:
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Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into Meta's alleged sharing of data with third parties without consent

Latest event Date: 2025-03-13 investigation ruling

Supreme Court issued ruling upholding Personal Information Protection Commission's KRW 6.7 billion fine against Meta

On 13 March 2025, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Korea dismissed Meta's legal challenge against the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC). Meta sought to revoke a KRW 6.7 billion fine and associated corrective order for allegedly s…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
processing consultation

Fair Trade Commission inquiry into payment practices in e-commerce

Latest event Date: 2025-03-13 inquiry consultation closed

Korea Fair Trade Commission closes consultation on payment practices in e-commerce

On 13 March 2025, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) closes its consultation to examine payment deadlines in the e-commerce sector across 139 retail brands and their suppliers. The inquiry aims to assess current payment practices, explore proced…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
in consultation

Fair Trade Commission investigation into Kakao over alleged unfair trade practices

Latest event Date: 2025-03-11 investigation consultation opened

Fair Trade Commission opened consultation on proposed consent order pertaining to Kakao over alleged unfair trade practices

On 11 March 2025, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) opened a public consultation on a proposed consent order regarding Kakao's alleged violations of the Large-scale Distribution Business Act, until 9 April 2025. The order applies to Kakao’s e-c…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
under investigation

Assessment of Meta's and Carousell's verification measures under the Online Criminal Harms Act

Latest event Date: 2025-03-10 investigation interim ruling

Ministry of Home Affairs assessed Meta and Carousell's verification measures under the Online Criminal Harms Act

On 10 March 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) assessed the enhanced verification measures implemented by Carousell and Meta under the E-Commerce Code of the Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA) following a six-month pilot programme. The OCHA empo…

Implementer
Singapore
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Consumer protection, nes
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce
processing consultation

Ofcom technology notices to deal with terrorism content and CSEA content

Latest event Date: 2025-03-10 outline consultation closed

Closed consultation on Ofcom technology notices to deal with terrorism content and CSEA content

On 10 March 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the public consultation on its technology notice powers under the Online Safety Act 2023. The Act grants Ofcom powers to issue technology notices requiring platforms to use specific techn…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation authority governance
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
adopted

Non-Paper on Blueprint for new horizontal single market strategy

Latest event Date: 2025-03-07 outline adoption

Non-Paper on Blueprint for new horizontal single market strategy was adopted

On 7 March 2025, the Council of the European Union published a joint non-paper initiated by 15 Member States, including Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slo…

Implementer
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Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Competition authority governance
Economic activity platform intermediary: other
under investigation

Attorney General investigation into Saturn Technologies on data protection of minors

Latest event Date: 2025-03-07 investigation interim ruling

Attorney General reached settlement with Saturn Technologies following investigation into its data protection practices

On 7 March 2025, the Attorney General of the State of New York announced a settlement with Saturn Technologies, the developer of the Saturn app used by high school students, following an investigation into its data protection practices. The app, whi…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
under investigation

Commission and national consumer authorities' investigation into second-hand online traders' compliance with consumer protection regulations

Latest event Date: 2025-03-07 investigation interim ruling

Commission and national consumer authorities published findings following investigation into second-hand online traders' compliance with consumer protection regulations

On 7 March 2025, the European Commission, alongside national consumer protection authorities from 25 EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway, announced the results of a coordinated investigation into online traders dealing in second-hand goods. The in…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User/subject right
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
concluded

eSafety Commissioner investigation into Reddit on measures addressing violent extremism content and child sexual exploitation

Latest event Date: 2025-03-06 investigation closure

eSafety Commissioner published transparency report summarising Reddit's responses on measures relating to online terrorist and extremist content

On 6 March 2025, the eSafety Commissioner published the transparency report summarising Reddit's responses on tools, policies, and measures to detect and prevent terrorist and violent extremist (TVE) content and mitigate online radicalisation risks.…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
concluded

eSafety Commissioner investigation into Meta regarding measures implemented to address terror and violent extremism content

Latest event Date: 2025-03-06 investigation closure

eSafety Commissioner published transparency report summarising Meta's responses on measures relating to online terrorist and extremist content

On 6 March 2025, the eSafety Commissioner published the transparency report summarising Meta's responses on tools, policies, and measures to detect and prevent terrorist and violent extremist (TVE) content and mitigate online radicalisation risks. T…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
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