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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European Commission investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach (Case AT.41034)
European Commission announced investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach
On 4 December 2025, the European Commission opened an investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach. The company's policy change, which took effect for new users on 15 October 2025 a…
Directive on adapting civil liability rules to Artificial Intelligence
European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee rejected proposal for legal action against European Commission over withdrawn AI civil liability directive
On 3 December 2025, the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee rejected a proposal to legally challenge the European Commission’s decision to withdraw the draft directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelli…
Implementing Regulation on AI Regulatory Sandboxes
European Commission opened consultation on draft Implementing Regulation on Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Sandboxes
On 2 December 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation on the draft Implementing Regulation on Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Sandboxes, until 30 December 2025. The draft regulation establishes rules for the creation, operation, and s…
National AI Plan 2025
Department of Industry Science released National AI Plan 2025
On 2 December 2025, the Department of Industry and Science released the National AI Plan 2025. The Plan sets out a framework for the development, adoption, and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) across the Australian economy and society. It …
Circular banning use of DeepSeek AI system in all federal government services
Minister for Government Modernisation’s circular banning use of DeepSeek AI system in all federal government services enters into force
On 1 December 2025, the Minister for Government Modernisation’s circular banning the DeepSeek AI system in all federal government services entered into force. Federal employees are prohibited from using DeepSeek applications, which had to be removed…
Act on the implementation of the EU AI Act in Hungary
Act LXXV of 2025 on the implementation of the European Union Regulation on Artificial Intelligence in Hungary enters into force
On 1 December 2025, the majority of Act LXXV of 2025 on the implementation of the European Union Regulation on Artificial Intelligence in Hungary enters into force 31 days after its promulgation on 31 October 2025, with the exception of Section 3(2)…
Regulatory Rationalisation Roadmap for AI Sector
Government released Regulatory Rationalisation Roadmap for the AI Sector
On 27 November 2025, the Government released the Regulatory Rationalisation Roadmap for the AI Sector. The document outlines a cross-government plan involving 25 ministries and 67 regulatory-improvement tasks covering technology development, service…
eSafety Commissioner investigation into technology company responsible for AI generated nudify services used to create deepfake pornography
eSafety Commissioner issued enforcement action against technology company responsible for AI generated nudify services used to create deepfake pornography
On 27 November 2025, the eSafety Commissioner issued an enforcement action under the Online Safety Act against a provider of three nudify services based in the United Kingdom, resulting in the provider restricting access for Australian users. The ac…
Personal Information Protection Committee investigation into DeepSeek's data processing practices compliance with Personal Information Protection Act
Personal Information Protection Commission issued investigation finding on DeepSeek over personal information processing practices, including voluntary suspension and corrective implementation
On 27 November 2025, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) issued an investigation finding during the final review of the 2025 Proactive Administration Best Case Competition. The finding concerned the personal information processing …
Administrative Council for Economic Defence investigation into Meta over alleged anti-competitive conduct
Administrative Council for Economic Defence opened investigation into WhatsApp LLC and Meta over alleged anti-competitive conduct
On 26 November 2025, the Administrative Council for Economic Defence (CADE) initiated an administrative inquiry into WhatsApp and Facebook over alleged anti-competitive conduct, following a complaint submitted by the Spanish company Factoría Elcano …