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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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Office of Communications Year 2 Risk Assessment Information Requests under Online Safety Act 2023

Latest event Date: 2026-04-01 investigation announcement

Office of Communications issued formal information requests to more than 30 providers, covering more than 40 services, under the Online Safety Act 2023

On 1 April 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued formal information requests to more than 30 providers, covering more than 40 services, requiring the submission of Year 2 illegal harms risk assessments and children's risk assessments und…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, software provider: other software, messaging service provider
processing consultation

Content moderation regulation in Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2026

Latest event Date: 2026-03-31 law consultation closed

Kenya Copyright Board closes consultation on Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2026 including content moderation regulation

On 31 March 2026, the Kenya Copyright Board closes the consultation on the draft Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2026. The draft bill would require online intermediaries, including internet service providers, social media platforms, online market…

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Kenya
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, search service provider, software provider: other software
in consultation

Review of Audiovisual and Media Services Directive

Latest event Date: 2026-02-10 inquiry consultation opened

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…

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European Union
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity streaming service provider
in force

Presidential Decree No. 10767 re-determining digital services tax rate

Latest event Date: 2026-01-01 order implementation

President Decree No. 10767 re-determining digital services tax rate becomes applicable at 5%

On 1 January 2026, Presidential Decree No. 10767, issued pursuant to Article 5 of Law No. 7194 on Digital Services Tax and Amendments to Certain Laws and Decree Law No. 375, became applicable to revenue obtained from the beginning of the year follow…

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Turkiye
Policy area Taxation
Policy or regulatory element Direct taxes including Digital Service Taxes
Economic activity online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, other service provider
adopted

Communications Regulatory Authority revision of guidelines on prominence of audiovisual and radio media services of general interest (Resolution 250/25/CONS)

Latest event Date: 2025-10-28 order adoption

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…

Implementer
Italy
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Local content requirement
Economic activity streaming service provider, technological consumer goods, platform intermediary: other
adopted

Data protection regulation in Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (SB 69)

Latest event Date: 2025-06-12 law signing

Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (S. 69) was signed by Governor

On 12 June 2025, the Vermont Governor signed the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (S. 69) into law. The Act stipulates that violations of its provisions will be treated as unfair and deceptive acts in commerce, with enforcement overseen by the Attorn…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, software provider: other software, platform intermediary: other
adopted

Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act (HB 37)

Latest event Date: 2025-06-11 law signing

Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act (HB 37) was signed by Governor

On 11 June 2025, the Governor of Louisiana signed the Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act (House Bill No. 37) into law as Act No. 236 of the 2025 Regular Session. The Act applies to operators of covered platforms in Louisiana, defined as on…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User/subject right
Economic activity online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, messaging service provider
in force

Amendment of Copyright Act (No. 33 of 2023)

Latest event Date: 2024-01-01 law implementation

Provisions on internal transmission and damages calculation in Amendment of Copyright Act enter into force

On 1 January 2024, specified provisions of the Act to Partially Amend the Copyright Act (Act No. 33 of 2023) enter into force. The provisions amend Article 42 and introduce Articles 41-2 and 42-2, permitting the reproduction and public transmission …

Implementer
Japan
Policy area Intellectual property
Policy or regulatory element Copyright protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, software provider: other software, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
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