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.
155 events advancing 114 policy or regulatory changes:
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Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement in Law on E-commerce
National Assembly adopted Law on E-commerce including fair marketing and advertising practice requirements
On 10 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted the Law on E-commerce, including fair marketing and advertising practice requirements. The Law applies to e-commerce platforms, sellers, livestream sellers, and affiliate marketers. The Law requires…
Operational license requirement in Law on E-commerce
Law on E-commerce, including operational license requirement was adopted by National Assembly
On 10 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted the Law on E-commerce, including an operational license requirement. The licensing conditions apply to organisations providing electronic contract authentication services. Providers must meet truste…
Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025 (SB 3399) was introduced to Senate
Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025 (SB 3399) was introduced to Senate
On 9 December 2025, the Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025 (SB 3399) was introduced in the Senate. The Bill would authorise the President to negotiate and conclude digital trade agreements with other countries to regulate electronic commerce and cr…
Recommendations on legal basis for requiring accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025)
European Data Protection Board opened consultation on recommendations on legal basis for requiring accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025)
On 4 December 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) opened a consultation on its recommendations concerning the legal basis for requiring the creation of user accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025) until 12 February 2026. These recommend…
Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into Coupang over data leak of customer and account information
Personal Information Protection Commission required Coupang to implement corrective notification, public disclosure, and strengthened mitigation measures following investigation into data leak
On 3 December 2025, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) convened an emergency full Commission meeting and required Coupang to implement corrective notification, public disclosure, and strengthened mitigation measures following its …
Lawsuit on responsibilities of online marketplace operators under Directive on Electronic Commerce (X v Russmedia/Case C-492/23)
Court of Justice of the European Union issued ruling determining online marketplaces are responsible for use of personal data in advertisements
On 2 December 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union delivered its judgment in X v Russmedia Digital SRL, clarifying that operators of online marketplaces are considered controllers under Article 4(7) of the General Data Protection Regulat…
Attorney General lawsuit against Temu over alleged unlawful data collection and consumer protection violations
Attorney General announced lawsuit against Temu over alleged unlawful data collection and consumer protection violations
On 1 December 2025, the Attorney General of Arizona filed a lawsuit against Temu, a Chinese online shopping platform, alleging violations of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act. The complaint focuses on claims of unlawful data collection (including from …
National standard on e-commerce platform service quality evaluation (GB/T 31526--2025)
National standard on e-commerce platform service quality evaluation enters into force
On 1 December 2025, the national standard on e-commerce platform service quality evaluation entered into force. The standard proposes an evaluation index system for the service quality of e-commerce platforms, outlining rules for determining and ass…
Office of Communications statutory inquiry into use and effectiveness of age assurance under Online Safety Act
Office of Communications closes consultation on use and effectiveness of age assurance under Online Safety Act
On 1 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on its statutory report on the use and effectiveness of age assurance under the Online Safety Act. The consultation gathers information on the deployment of age assuran…
Shenzhen Municipal Market Supervision Bureau investigation into Shenzhen Xiaoe Network Technology concerning alleged failure to verify qualifications of sellers and prevent false advertising
Shenzhen Municipal Market Supervision Bureau fined Shenzhen Xiaoe Network Technology RMB 360'000 for failure to verify qualifications of sellers and prevent false advertising
On 28 November 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced that the Shenzhen Municipal Market Supervision Bureau fined Shenzhen Xiaoe Network Technology RMB 360'000 for failure to verify the qualifications of sellers and prevent f…