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.
57 events advancing 54 policy or regulatory changes:
Graph
Table
Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act (TAKE IT DOWN Act)
Notice-and-removal obligations for platforms under the TAKE IT DOWN Act (SB 146/Law No. 119-12) enter into force
On 19 May 2026, the one-year grace period under the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilising Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act (Public Law No: 119-12) will expire. The Act, which entered into force on 19 …
Guidance on appropriate proportion of human review for intimate image abuse hash matching
Office of Communications released draft guidance on human review for intimate image abuse hash matching
On 18 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) released the draft guidance on the appropriate proportion of human review for intimate image abuse hash matching. The draft guidance assists providers of regulated user-to-user and search services…
Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026
Treasury closes consultation on Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026
On 18 May 2026, the Australian Treasury closes the consultation on the exposure draft Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026. The draft Bill would make consequential amendments to the Administrative Decisions (Judi…
News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026
Treasury closes consultation on News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026
On 18 May 2026, the Australian Treasury closes the consultation on the exposure draft News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026. The draft Bill would formally impose the news media bargaining charge at a rate of 2.25% of the consolidated revenue attrib…
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026
Treasury closes consultation on News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026
On 18 May 2026, the Australian Treasury closes the consultation on the exposure draft News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026. The draft Bill would impose a news media bargaining charge on a parent entity whose service group provides a sign…
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…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images
Competition and Markets Authority conditionally cleared Getty Images and Shutterstock merger subject to editorial business divestiture
On 15 May 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the final report concluding the Phase 2 investigation into the anticipated acquisition of Shutterstock by Getty Images Holdings. The CMA concluded that the merger may be expected …
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…