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.
202 events advancing 155 policy or regulatory changes:
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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…
CNMC order on on self- and co-regulation systems for age-based content ratings
Opened CNMC consultation on order on on self- and co-regulation systems for age-based content ratings
On 25 September 2024, the National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) initiated a public consultation regarding the implementation of an age verification requirement for audiovisual content. This move is in alignment with the updated Gene…
ICO assessment of LinkedIn's AI Data Policy in the UK
Issued ICO note on LinkedIn's decision to stop training its generative AI model with data from UK users
On 20 September 2024, the UK's Data Protection Authority, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) welcomed LinkedIn's decision to stop the use of UK users' data for training generative AI models and noted that will continue to assess the company…
Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976)
Signed Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976)
On 20 September 2024, the California Governor signed the Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976), aimed at protecting children from the dangers associated with social media addiction. The Bill prohibits online platforms from sendin…
Sexually explicit digital images Act (SB 981)
Signed sexually explicit digital images Act (SB 981)
On 19 September 2024, the Californian Governor signed the sexually explicit digital images Act (SB 981). The Bill aims to regulate social media platforms by establishing a process for reporting and handling cases of digital identity theft involving …
FTC Inquiry on Data Protection of Social Media and Video Streaming Services
Closed FTC Inquiry on Data Protection of Social Media and Video Streaming Services with publication of Staff Report
On 19 September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closed its inquiry into the data protection practices of major social media and video streaming services with the publication of a Staff Report outlining large social media and streaming servi…
Draft report of the Study Group on the Realization of a Safe and Secure Metaverse
Opened public consultation on report of the Study Group on the Realization of a Safe and Secure Metaverse
On 19 September 2024, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan opened a public consultation on the Draft Report 2024, developed by the Study Group on the Realization of a Safe and Secure Metaverse. The Report contains an overview…
ICO statement in response to Meta's announcement to introduce teen accounts
Issued ICO statement in response to Meta's announcement on introducing teen accounts
On 17 September 2024, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a statement in response to Meta's announcement that it was introducing teen accounts on its platform Instagram. The ICO emphasised that the Children's Code mandates high p…
Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act of 2024 (AB 2655)
Signed Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act of 2024 (AB 2655)
On 17 September 2024, the Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act of 2024 (AB 2655) was signed by the Governor of California. The Bill imposes obligations on large online platforms, defined as platforms with over 1 million California users, …
Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act Rule
Closed Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act Rule
On 16 September 2024, the Utah Division of Consumer Protection closes its public consultation on a proposed new rule (R152-71) under the Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act. This rule establishes processes for social media companies to verify …