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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Regulatory framework for application-based linear television distribution services
Telecom Regulatory Authority opened consultation on regulatory framework for application-based linear television distribution services
On 6 April 2026, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India opened a consultation on a regulatory framework for application-based linear television distribution services, until 4 May 2026. The framework applies to all entities distributing linear tel…
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…
Presidential Decree No. 10767 re-determining digital services tax rate
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…
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…
Data protection regulation in Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (SB 69)
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…
Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act (HB 37)
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…
Amendment of Copyright Act (No. 33 of 2023)
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 …