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.
136 events advancing 100 policy or regulatory changes:
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Content moderation regulation in Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024
Introduced Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 including content moderation regulation
On 12 September 2024, the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 was introduced into the Australian Parliament. The Bill amends the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 and related legislation with th…
Local content requirements for online streaming services in modernisation of Canadian broadcasting system (Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2024-121-1)
Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's regulatory policy on local content requirements for online streaming services entered into force
On 1 September 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) regulatory policy on local content requirements for e-commerce platforms and streaming service providers entered into force. The regulatory policy forms pa…
Australian Communications and Media Authority investigation into 10 Play streaming service provider for alleged breach of gambling advertising rules
Issued ruling in ACMA investigation into 10 Play streaming service provider for alleged breach of gambling advertising rules
On 26 August 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it had issued a ruling, stating that 10 Play, a streaming service provided by Network Ten, breached gambling advertising rules by displaying gambling ads duri…
CRTC regulatory policy for the distribution of described video and audio description
Closed consultation on CRTC regulatory policy for the distribution of described video and audio description
On 26 August 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) closes the public consultation on the proposed regulatory policy for the distribution of described video and audio descriptions. The policy, part of the Online…
Content moderation authority governance in Media Act
Implemented Media Act including new powers for Ofcom by House of Commons as carried out by The Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2024
On 23 August 2024, multiple provisions of the Media Act 2024 are implemented, as specified by The Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2024. The Act amends the Communications Act 2003 by giving the Office of Communications (Ofcom) new pow…
Broadcasting Services Amendment (Prohibition of Gambling Advertisements) Bill 2024
Introduced Broadcasting Services Amendment (Prohibition of Gambling Advertisements) Bill 2024
On 19 August 2024, the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Prohibition of Gambling Advertisements) Bill 2024 was introduced at the House of Representatives. The Bill seeks to amend the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 to prohibit gambling advertisements …
CRTC regulatory policy for closed captioning provided by online streaming undertakings
Closed consultation on CRTC regulatory policy for closed captioning provided by online streaming undertakings
On 19 August 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) closes the public consultation on the proposed regulatory policy for closed captioning provided by online streaming undertakings. The policy implements the Onl…
Ofcom letter to UK online service providers on the increased risk of platform misuse for hate, violence, and legal offences
Issued Ofcom letter to UK online service providers on the increased risk of platform misuse for hate, violence, and legal offences
On 7 August 2024, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued an open letter to online service providers operating in the United Kingdom in light of recent acts of violence. The letter outlines the increased risk of platforms being used to incite vi…
Roskomnadzor investigation into Twitch for alleged non-compliance with obligation to remove prohibited content
Issued Tagansky District Court ruling in investigation against Twitch for non-compliance with Roskomnadzor's monitoring and removal Order
On 5 August 2024, the Tagansky District Court of Moscow issued a ruling, imposing a fine of RUB 5 million against Twitch for non-compliance with the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadz…
CAC Clear and Bright Special Campaign to address fake and vulgar phenomena in online live streaming
Issued CAC Clear and Bright Special Campaign to address fake and vulgar phenomena in online live streaming
On 31 July 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) launched a one-month Clear and Bright Special Campaign to address fake and vulgar phenomena in online live streaming. The campaign focuses on five main issues. It addresses the creation o…