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.
84 events advancing 77 policy or regulatory changes:
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MCMC code of conduct for internet messaging and social media service providers
Opened consultation on MCMC draft code of conduct for internet messaging and social media service providers
On 22 October 2024, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) opened a public consultation on the draft Code of Conduct (Best Practices) for Internet Messaging and Social Media Service Providers, open until 5 November 2024. The c…
Office of Competition and Consumer Protection investigation into Meta over press content presentation changes
Announced investigation into Meta over press content presentation changes
On 22 October 2024, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) opened an investigation into Meta Platforms following alterations to how press content is displayed on Facebook. The investigation aims to determine whether the changes, w…
Ministry of Home Affairs investigation into websites for allegedly facilitating distribution of hostile information campaigns
Adopted IMDA order blocking inauthentic websites
On 22 October 2024, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) issued an order under Section 16 of the Broadcasting Act 1994 to Internet Access Service Providers (IASPs) in Singapore, directing them to disable access to ten websites identified …
Content moderation regulation in Online Safety Code
Adopted Online Safety Code including content moderation regulation
On 21 October 2024, the Media Commission, the broadcasting regulator of Ireland, adopted the Online Safety Code for video-sharing platform services. The code implements Article 28b of the EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive 2018 and imposes spec…
Age verification requirement in Online Safety Code
Adopted Online Safety Code including age verification requirement
On 21 October 2024, the Media Commission, the broadcasting regulator of Ireland, adopted the Online Safety Code for video-sharing platform services. The code implements Article 28b of the EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive 2018 and will impose …
Motion concerning freedom of expression on social networks (No. 20/13364)
Passed motion concerning freedom of expression on social networks (No. 20/13364)
On 15 October 2024, the lower chamber of the federal parliament, the Bundestag, passed the motion named “No restriction of freedom of expression in social networks - Advocate for the abolition of the Digital Services Act - Until then, safeguard fund…
Amendments to Fair Transactions in Large-scale Retail Business Act
Announced amendments to Fair Transactions in Large-scale Retail Business Act
On 18 October 2024, the Korean Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Amendments to the Fair Transactions in Large-scale Retail Business Act to prevent the recurrence of non-settlement incidents and to restore fairness in the online intermediary m…
Safer Phones Bill
Announced Safer Phones Bill
On 15 October 2024, the Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington announced the Safer Phones Bill aimed at protecting children from the negative effects of excessive screen time and the use of social media and other potentially addictive ap…
Council Declaration on Combating Antisemitism
Adopted Council of the EU Declaration on Antisemitism
On 15 October 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted a declaration aimed at combating antisemitism across the European Union. The declaration calls on Member states to adopt national strategies to combat antisemitism and the appointment of …
PCPD statement on LinkedIn's use of personal data for training generative AI models
Issued PCPD statement on LinkedIn's use of personal data for training generative AI models
On 15 October 2024, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) welcomed LinkedIn's decision to pause the use of Hong Kong user's personal data for training generative AI models. This decision follows concerns raised by the PCPD regarding Link…