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.
104 events advancing 92 policy or regulatory changes:
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Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 as regards the elimination of the threshold-based customs duty relief (Regulation (EU) 2026/382)
Regulation (EU) 2026/382 eliminating threshold-based customs duty relief under Regulation (EC) No. 1186/2009 enters into force with grace period
On 10 March 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/382 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1186/2009 as regards the elimination of the threshold-based customs duty relief enters into force with grace period. The Regulation removes customs duty relief for consignments …
Gatekeeper compliance reporting under the Digital Markets Act
Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft submitted updated compliance reports and consumer profiling audits under Digital Markets Act
On 9 March 2026, the gatekeepers designated on 6 September 2023 under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft, submitted reports to the European Commission on their updated compliance measures. The repo…
FastTrack digital complaint management system
Office of Consumer Protection Board launched FastTrack digital complaint management system
On 6 March 2026, Thailand’s Office of the Consumer Protection Board launched the OCPB FastTrack digital complaint management system. The system applies to businesses participating in the OCPB’s complaint resolution framework, including e-commerce pl…
Competition Authority's inquiry into competitive functioning of conversational agent sector
Competition Authority closes consultation on inquiry into competitive functioning of conversational agent sector
On 6 March 2026, the Competition Authority closes the consultation on the ex officio inquiry into the competitive functioning of the chatbot sector. The consultation seeks information from industry stakeholders, including generative artificial intel…
Online consumer complaint mediation initiative
Department of Trade and Industry issued report on online consumer complaints following mediation initiative with e-commerce platforms
On 5 March 2026, the Department of Trade and Industry reported that pending consumer complaints had been reduced by more than 50% following a nationwide mediation initiative conducted between 23 and 27 February 2026. The initiative was organised by …
2024 Personal Information Processing Policy Evaluation Plan
Personal Information Protection Commission issued recommendations to rectify shortcomings in generative AI privacy policies
On 4 March 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) issued recommendations following discussions with generative AI companies on improving personal information handling policies to increase transparency in Artificial Intelligence …
Cyberspace Administration's measures for identifying internet platform service providers with large number of minor users and significant impact on minors
Cyberspace Administration released measures for identifying internet platform service providers with large number of minor users and significant impact on minors
On 28 February 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China released the measures for identifying internet platform service providers with a large number of minor users and a significant impact on minors. The measures apply to platforms operating in…
Bill amending Information and Communications Network Act to establish an expedited response mechanism for illegal online content (No. 2217175)
Bill amending Information and Communications Network Act to establish an expedited response mechanism for illegal online content was introduced to National Assembly
On 27 February 2026, the Bill amending the Information and Communications Network Act was introduced to the National Assembly. The Bill applies to information and communications service providers and bulletin board operators hosting user-generated c…
Fair Trade Commission investigation into Coupang over alleged violations of Act on Fair Transactions in Large Retail Business
Fair Trade Commission imposed KRW 2.185 billion administrative surcharge on Coupang for violations of Act on Fair Transactions in Large Retail Business
On 26 February 2026, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) imposed corrective orders and an administrative surcharge of KRW 2.185 billion on Coupang Co., Ltd. for violations of the Act on Fair Transactions in Large Retail Business. The case concern…
Repeal of Digital Services Tax Act in Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-15)
Budget Implementation Act including provisions repealing Digital Services Tax Act was passed by House of Commons
On 26 February 2026, the House of Commons passed the Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-15). Part 2 of the Bill would repeal the Digital Services Tax Act and the Digital Services Tax Regulations. The repeal would affect digital services providers pre…