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.
850 events advancing 545 policy or regulatory changes:
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Cyberbullying Protection Act (SB 1504)
Signed Cyberbullying Protection Act (SB 1504)
On 28 September 2024, the Cyberbullying Protection Act (SB 1504) was signed by the Governor of California. The Act amends Sections 22589, 22589.1, 22589.2, and 22589.3 of the Business and Professions Code related to social media platforms. The Act e…
DoJ Designation of Coimisiun na Mean for EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation Enforcement in Ireland
Announced DoJ Designation of Coimisiún na Meán for EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation Enforcement in Ireland
On 28 September 2024, the Irish Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the designation of Coimisiún na Meán as the competent authority in Ireland for imposing penalties under the EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation (2021/784). This authority enabl…
Irish Data Protection Commisssion investigation into Meta for storing social media passwords without cryptographic protection or encryption
Issued Irish DPC EUR 91 million fine against Meta for storing social media passwords without cryptographic protection or encryption
On 27 September 2024, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced its decision to fine Meta with EUR 91 million for storing passwords of social media users without cryptographic protection or encryption (in “plaintext”) on its internal syst…
COMELEC guidelines on the use of social media, artificial intelligence and internet technology for the 2025 elections and the BARMM parliamentary elections
Implemented COMELEC guidelines on the use of social media, artificial intelligence and internet technology for the 2025 elections and the BARMM parliamentary elections
On 26 September 2024, the Commission on Election's resolution No. 11064, establishing regulations for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media in digital campaigns for the 2025 national, local, and BARMM parliamentary elections, ente…
Bytedance (TikTok) lawsuit against the EU Commission regarding designation as "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act (T-1077/23)
Announced Bytedance (TikTok)'s appeal against General Court ruling dismissing lawsuit against TikTok's designation as "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act (T-1077/23) (Case C-627/24P)
On 26 September 2024, Bytedance brought forward an appeal against the judgment of the General Court made on 17 July 2024 in Bytedance vs Commission: Case C-627/24P. In its appeal, ByteDance (owner of TikTok) challenged the General Court's judgment, …
Stop the scroll act to implement mental health warning labels on social media platforms (SB 5150)
Introduced Stop the Scroll Act to implement mental health warning labels on social media platforms (SB 5150)
On 24 September 2024, the Stop the Scroll Act was introduced to the United States Senate. The Bill mandates that social media platforms display a mental health warning label each time a user accesses the platform, which cannot be hidden or disabled.…
Content moderation authority governance in Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents (Bill 5379-D-2024)
Introduced Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents including content moderation authority governance (Bill 5379-D-2024)
On 20 September 2024, the Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents including data protection regulation was introduced at the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina. The Bill will establish an enforcement authority for the law, defin…
Fair marketing and advertising requirements in Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents (Bill 5379-D-2024)
Introduced Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents including fair marketing and advertising requirements (Bill 5379-D-2024)
On 20 September 2024, the Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents including data protection regulation was introduced at the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina. The Bill bans advertising (ads) aimed at children and adolescents i…
User identification requirement in Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents (Bill 5379-D-2024)
Introduced Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents including user identification requirement (Bill 5379-D-2024)
On 20 September 2024, the Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents including data protection regulation was introduced at the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina. The bill requires companies marketing digital goods or services for…
Age verification requirements in Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents (Bill 5379-D-2024)
Introduced Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents including age verification requirements (Bill 5379-D-2024)
On 20 September 2024, the Bill on safe digital environments for children and adolescents including data protection regulation was introduced at the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina. The bill mandates that internet-connected devices include parental …