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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Authority for Consumers and Markets investigation into online store Berkenbosch Mode over alleged misleading practices
Issued ACM warning against online store Berkenbosch Mode over alleged misleading practices
On 22 October 2024, the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) issued a warning to the online store Berkenbosch Mode, citing the company's use of misleading practices. The warning states that the website lacks transparency regarding delivery time…
FTC Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials
Implemented FTC Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials
On 21 October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission’ (FTC) Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, which prohibits certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices involving consumer reviews or testimonials, entered into force. Under the rul…
Amendments to Fair Transactions in Large-scale Retail Business Act
Announced amendments to Fair Transactions in Large-scale Retail Business Act
On 18 October 2024, the Korean Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Amendments to the Fair Transactions in Large-scale Retail Business Act to prevent the recurrence of non-settlement incidents and to restore fairness in the online intermediary m…
Registration requirement in Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code (SB No. 2528)
Entry into force with grace period of Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code including registration requirement (SB No. 2528)
On 18 October 2024, the Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code, including registration requirements for digital services (SB No. 2528), entered into force. The Bill mandates non-resident digital services provider…
VAT on digital services in Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code (SB No. 2528)
Entry into force with grace period of Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code including 12% VAT on digital services (SB No. 2528)
On 18 October 2024, the Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code, including 12% VAT on digital services (SB No. 2528), enters into force. The Bill mandates nonresident digital services providers (DSP) to register f…
UOKiK public lawsuit against Temu for allegedly not providing clear information about the seller
Announced UOKiK public lawsuit against Temu for allegedly not providing clear information about the seller
On 16 October 2024, the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) announced that it had brought charges against Temu for not providing clear information about the seller and for issues such as the labelling of payment buttons. In …
UOKiK investigation into Dell for alleged anti-competitive conduct
Issued ruling in UOKiK investigation into Dell for anti-competitive conduct
On 14 October 2024, the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) concluded an investigation into Dell's sales practices, finding them potentially anti-competitive. The investigation focused on Dell's agreements with who…
Clean Up and Standardise Online Language Use Initiative
Launched Clean Up and Standardise Online Language Use Initiative
On 11 October 2024, the Central Cyberspace Information Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, launched a national initiative titled Clean Up and Standardise Online Language Use. This initiative focuses on issues such as distorted l…
European Commission investigation into Temu's mitigation measures taken against traders selling illegal products
Announced European Commission investigation into Temu's mitigation measures taken against traders selling illegal products
On 11 October 2024, the European Commission issued a request for information (RFI) to the e-commerce platform Temu under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Commission aims to assess compliance with the DSA’s obligation to address and mitig…
Competition and Consumer Authority investigation in Adlibris' alleged use of misleading terms and marketing
Issued KKV ruling in investigation into Adlibris' alleged misleading terms and marketing
On 10 October 2024, the Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) issued a ruling following an investigation into Adlibris, an online store, over misleading information and contractual terms. The KKV found that Adlibris engaged in practices that unde…