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.
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California Attorney General lawsuit against Disney and ABC Enterprises over alleged non-compliance with Consumer Privacy Act
California Attorney announced a settlement with Disney including 2.75 million penalties resolving allegations of non-compliance with Consumer Privacy Act
On 11 February 2026, the California Attorney General announced a settlement with Walt Disney Company, including USD 2.75 million in penalties, to resolve allegations of non-compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Disney is requir…
Review of Audiovisual and Media Services Directive
European Commission opened consultation on review of Audiovisual Media Services Directive
On 10 February 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) until 1 May 2026. The initiative evaluates whether the AVMSD, last revised in 2018, remains fit for purpose in a sig…
European Commission guidelines on implementation of declaration functionality for media service providers under European Media Freedom Act
European Commission adopted guidelines on declaration functionality for media service providers under European Media Freedom Act
On 6 February 2026, the European Commission adopted guidelines regarding the declaration functionality for media service providers under Article 18 of the European Media Freedom Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1083). The guidelines aim to clarify the obli…
Adjustments to streaming levy and clarifications to global minimum taxation in Finance Bill for 2026 (No. 1906)
National Assembly adopted Finance Bill for 2026 including clarifications to global minimum taxation was introduced to National Assembly
On 2 February 2026, the National Assembly adopted the Finance Bill for 2026 (T.A. No. 227) under Article 49(3) of the Constitution. The adopted text maintains and refines France’s implementation of the OECD/G20 Pillar Two global minimum tax for larg…
Enforcement Decree of the Content Industry Promotion Act (Presidential Decree No. 36060)
Enforcement Decree of the Content Industry Promotion Act (Presidential Decree No. 36060) enters into force
On 1 February 2026, the Enforcement Decree of the Content Industry Promotion Act (Presidential Decree No. 36060) enters into force. The Decree establishes the organisation and operation of the Content Dispute Mediation Committee, including provision…
Office of Communications inquiry into removal of listed events conditions from television broadcast licences
Office of Communications opened consultation on proposed removal of listed events conditions from television broadcast licences
On 29 January 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on the proposal to remove conditions relating to listed events from television broadcast licences until 2 March 2026. This initiative follows the enactment of the Media A…
Lawsuit concerning alleged unauthorised disclosure of video viewing history (Salazar v Paramount Global)
Supreme Court granted petition for writ of certiorari requesting review of dismissal in lawsuit concerning alleged unauthorised disclosure of video viewing history (Salazar v Paramount Global)
On 26 January 2026, the Supreme Court granted a petition for writ of certiorari requesting review of dismissal in a lawsuit concerning alleged unauthorised disclosure of video viewing history (Salazar v Paramount Global). The petition asks the Supre…
Prohibited Technologies List for state employees and devices
Governor of Texas updated Prohibited Technologies List for state employees and devices
On 26 January 2026, the Governor of Texas updated the Prohibited Technologies List for state employees and devices to include certain hardware and software associated with the People's Republic of China. Following a threat assessment by the Texas Cy…
Guidance on agreement objectives
Office of Communications opened consultation on guidance on agreement objectives
On 14 January 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a public consultation on the draft guidance on agreement objectives until 25 March 2026. The guidance is addressed to providers of designated internet programme services (DIPS) and regu…
Communications Regulatory Authority revision of guidelines on prominence of audiovisual and radio media services of general interest (Resolution 250/25/CONS)
Communication Regulatory Authority adopted revision of guidelines concerning the prominence of general interest audiovisual and radio media services
On 28 October 2025, the Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) adopted a revision (250/25/CONS) of the existing guidelines (390/24/CONS) on the prominence of general interest audiovisual and radio media services. The measure applies to manu…