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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Communications Regulatory Authority revision of guidelines on prominence of audiovisual and radio media services of general interest (Resolution 250/25/CONS)
Communication Regulatory Authority revision of guidelines concerning the prominence of general interest audiovisual and radio media services enters into force for all devices
On 19 January 2027, the Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) revision (250/25/CONS) of the existing guidelines (390/24/CONS) on the prominence of general interest audiovisual and radio media services enters into force for all devices. The…
Code on Listed and Designated Events
Code on Listed and Designated Events enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the Code on Listed and Designated Events enters into force. The Code explains the operation of the listed and designated events regimes under the Broadcasting Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024. The listed events regime is inte…
Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations 2026
Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations enter into force
On 1 January 2027, the Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations under the Broadcasting Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024, enter into force. The Regulations extend the listed events regime beyond traditional broadcast television to include public ser…
Presidential Decree No. 10767 re-determining digital services tax rate
President Decree No. 10767 re-determining digital services tax rate applies reduced rate of 2.5%
On 1 January 2027, Presidential Decree No. 10767 setting the digital services tax rate at 2.5% for revenue earned from the start of the year enters into force. The Decree, published in the Official Gazette on 25 December 2025, followed the adjustmen…
Data protection regulation in Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (SB 69)
Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (S. 69) enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (S. 69) enters into force. The Act stipulates that violations of its provisions will be treated as unfair and deceptive acts in commerce, with enforcement overseen by the Attorney General. Speci…
User identification requirements in Regulations on management of internet information content distribution services (No. 23)
Regulations on management of multi-channel network organisations producing online content including user identification requirement enter into force
On 1 September 2026, the Provisions on the Administration of Internet Information Content Multi-Channel Distribution Services (Order No. 23) enter into force. The Provisions apply to platform information service providers operating content dissemina…
Content moderation regulation in Regulations on management of internet information content distribution services (No. 23)
Regulations on management of internet information content distribution services including content moderation regulation enters into force
On 1 September 2026, the regulations on the management of internet information content distribution services enters into force. The regulations include obligations for platform information service providers, companies that provide internet informati…
Office of Communications Tier 1 Accessibility Code
Office of Communications closes consultation on draft Tier 1 Accessibility Code
On 7 August 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes its consultation on the draft Tier 1 Accessibility Code. The draft Code was issued in line with section 368HL of the Communications Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024. Tier 1 Services …
Office of Communications Tier 1 Standards Code
Office of Communications closes consultation on draft Tier 1 Standards Code
On 7 August 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes its consultation on the draft Tier 1 Standards Code, opened on 14 May 2026. The draft Tier 1 Standards Code implements the regulatory regime established by the Media Act 2024 for Tier 1 S…
Office of Communications' assessment of the use of age assurance
Office of Communications published use of age assurance report under Online Safety Act
On 15 July 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published its age assurance report 2026. The report assesses how regulated services under the Online Safety Act have used age assurance to comply with their duties, and evaluates the effectivenes…