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.
650 events advancing 388 policy or regulatory changes:
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BEREC's report on the entry of large content and application providers into the markets for electronic communications networks and services
Closed consultation on BEREC's report on the entry of large content and application providers into the markets for electronic communications networks and services
On 24 March 2024, the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) closed the public consultation on the report on the entry of Large content and application providers (CAPs) into the markets for electronic communications networ…
BEREC Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services
Closed consultation on BEREC Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services
On 24 April 2024, the consultation on the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services closed. The BEREC gathered information related to the impact of cloud and edge computing developm…
European Commission's second decision designating Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act
Implemented additional obligations for XVideos as Very Large Online Platform under Digital Services Act
On 23 April 2024, additional obligations for adult entertainment platform XVideos as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act (DSA) came into effect. The additional obligations include submitting risk assessment reports to the Commi…
EU Commission investigation into TikTok's compliance with DSA requirements to address illegal content and disinformation
Launched EU Commission formal investigation into TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain
On 22 April 2024, the European Commission announced it had initiated formal proceedings to investigate TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission will assess whether the compa…
Commission investigation into Apple over qualification of iMessage as a core platform services under the Digital Markets Act
Announced Apple’s action against Commission qualification of iMessage as a number independent interpersonal communications service
On 22 April 2024, Apple filed a case challenging the European Commission's decision to qualify iMessage as a number-independent interpersonal communications service under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple contends that the European Commission mis…
EDPB Rules of Procedure for the Informal Panel of EU DPAs under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Adopted EDPB Rules of Procedure for the Informal Panel of EU DPAs under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
On 17 April 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted the Rules of Procedure for the "Informal Panel of EU DPAs", as outlined in the Commission Implementing Decision C(2023) 4745 of 10 July 2023, under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.…
EDPB Rules of Procedure on the Data Protection Framework redress mechanism for national security purposes
Adopted EDPB Rules of Procedure on the Data Protection Framework redress mechanism for national security purposes
On 17 April 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted the Rules of Procedure on the cooperation and respective roles of national Supervisory Authorities (SAs) and the EDPB Secretariat regarding the submission of complaints in the redre…
EDPB Opinion on "Consent or Pay" Models in Online Services
Adopted EDPB Opinion by National Data Protection Authorities on "Consent or Pay" Models in Online Services
On 17 April 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted an opinion on the "consent or pay" model's compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for valid consent. The EDPB emphasised that large online platfo…
EDPB Opinion 6/2024 on the draft list of the Latvian SA on processing operations exempt from the data protection impact assessment requirement
Adopted EDPB Opinion 6/2024 on the draft list of the Latvian SA on processing operations exempt from the data protection impact assessment requirement
On 16 April 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted its Opinion 6/2024 on the draft list of the Latvian supervisory authority (SA) on processing operations exempt from the data protection impact assessment requirement, pursuant to Ar…
UOOU investigation into Avast for alleged illegal sales of user data
Issued UOOU riling following investigation into Avast over alleged illegal sales of user data including CZK 351 million fine
On 15 April 2024, the Czech Office for Personal Data Protection (UOOU) imposed a fine of CZK 351 million on Avast Software for the unauthorised processing of personal data of its antivirus program and browser extensions users during part of 2019. Av…