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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Competition and Markets Authority investigation into eBay's acquisition of Depop
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation as part of its assessment of anticipated acquisition of Depop by eBay
On 23 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation in relation to its assessment of the anticipated acquisition of Depop by eBay, open until 8 May 2026. The parties operate in the online marketplace sector, including…
Development of transparency notices
Office of Communications opened public stakeholder engagement on transparency notices under Online Safety Act
On 15 April 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a public stakeholder engagement on the development of transparency notices under the Online Safety Act 2023 until 30 April 2026. Ofcom published its Final Transparency Guidance in July 20…
Amended Enforcement Decree of Act on Fair Labelling and Advertising
Fair Trade Commission opened consultation on proposed amendment to Enforcement Decree of Act on Fair Labelling and Advertising
On 25 March 2026, the Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) opened a consultation on the proposed amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Fair Labelling and Advertising, until 4 May 2026. The amendment forms part of the KFTC Penalty Surcharge Syste…
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 …
E-commerce country of origin filter mandate in Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2026
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution adopted Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment including e-commerce country of origin filter mandate
On 13 February 2026, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs) adopted the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules. These rules will require all e-commerce entities selling importe…
Local operations requirement in Partial Amendment to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Act No. 21312)
National Assembly adopted Partial Amendment to Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Bill No. 14874) including local operations requirement
On 30 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312). The Act applies to overseas mail-order businesses and online marketplace intermediaries without a domestic address or place of …
Consumer protection authority governance in Partial Amendment to Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Act No. 21312)
National Assembly adopted Partial Amendment to Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Bill No. 14874) including consumer protection authority governance
On 30 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312). The Act applies to businesses under investigation or review by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) for violations of the Act…
Fair marketing and advertising practices in Partial Amendment to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Act No. 21312)
National Assembly adopted Partial Amendment to Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Bill No. 14874) including fair marketing and advertising practices
On 30 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312). The Act applies to e-commerce operators and mail-order businesses that publish consumer reviews on cyber malls and similar onli…
Fair marketing and advertising practices in Law on Digital Transformation, 2025
Law on Digital Transformation including fair marketing and advertising practices was adopted by National Assembly
On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted the Law on Digital Transformation. The Law sets out rules regarding marketing and advertising conduct for organisations operating digital systems and platforms. Article 38(1) requires the…
Design requirements in Law on Digital Transformation, 2025
Law on Digital Transformation including design requirements was adopted by National Assembly
On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted the Law on Digital Transformation. The Law establishes design requirements for digital systems under Article 7. Article 7(1) requires systems to be designed based on digital platforms and…