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.
621 events advancing 383 policy or regulatory changes:
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High-Level Review of EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) progress
Issued statement on High-Level Review of EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) progress
On 16 September 2024, high-level officials from the European Union and the United States met to review the progress of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) since their last meeting in April 2024. The meeting was co-chaired by Sabine Weyand a…
European Commission guidance on use of artificial intelligence in finance
Closed consultation on use of artificial intelligence in finance
On 13 September 2024, the European Commission closes the public consultation on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector. The initiative aims to collect information on use cases, benefits, barriers, risks, and stakehol…
EU Commission Standard Contractual Clauses for transfer of data to third country controllers and processors subject to the GDPR
Announced EU Commission Standard Contractual Clauses for transfer of data to third country controllers and processors subject to the GDPR
On 12 September 2024, the European Commission announced new Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to govern the transfer of personal data to controllers and processors in third countries, specifically when those data importers are directly subject to …
Guidance on Interplay between DMA and GDPR
Announced Guidance on Interplay between DMA and GDPR
On 10 September 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced that it was collaborating with the European Commission on the development of Guidance on the interplay between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Re…
European Commission antitrust investigation into Google for abuse of dominance regarding comparison shopping service (Google and Alphabet v Commission)
Issued Court of Justice Ruling on Google for Abuse of Dominance Regarding Comparison Shopping Service (Google and Alphabet v Commission)
On 10 September 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a ruling in Google's appeal against the EUR 2.42 billion fine originally imposed in 2017 by the European Commission and subsequently upheld by the General Court. Previous…
Lawsuit challenging disclosure of user identities in advertisement repository under the EU Digital Services Act (Aylo Freesites v European Commission)
Court of Justice dismissed Aylo appeal in lawsuit challenging designation as very large platform and disclosure of user identities in advertisement repository under the EU DSA (Aylo Freesites v European Commission)
On 6 September 2024, the Vice-President of the Court of Justice of the European Union dismissed Aylo Freesites Ltd’s appeal against the General Court’s interim decision concerning the designation of Pornhub as a very large online platform under the …
Signing of Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Signed Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
On 5 September 2024, the Council of Europe announced that Andorra, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Norway, the Republic of Moldova, San Marino, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention …
Data Protection Commission lawsuit against X's processing of personal data for training its AI tool Grok
Announced conclusion of DPC lawsuit against X’s processing of personal data for training its AI tool Grok
On 4 September 2024, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced the conclusion of the proceedings before the Irish High Court filed on 8 August 2024 against X for processing personal data harvested from the public posts of its European Eco…
EU-China Cross-Border Data Flow Communication Mechanism
Announced formal launch of EU-China Cross-Border Data Flow Communication Mechanism
On 27 August 2024, the EU and China announced the beginning of discussions to formally launch the EU-China Cross-Border Data Flow Communication Mechanism. The Mechanism aims to find practical solutions for European companies facing problems in relat…
European Commission's third decision designating Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act
Implemented the additional obligations for Shein as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act
On 27 August 2024, the additional obligations for Shein as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act (DSA) came into force. Shein is required to implement several measures to enhance its surveillance of illegal products and ensure …