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.
98 events advancing 86 policy or regulatory changes:
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Recommendations on legal basis for requiring accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025)
European Data Protection Board closes consultation on recommendations on legal basis for requiring accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025)
On 12 February 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) closes the consultation on the recommendations concerning the legal basis for requiring the creation of user accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025). The recommendations address the com…
In-building infrastructure requirements in Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks (Gigabit Infrastructure Act)
Gigabit Infrastructure Act including obligations regarding in-building physical infrastructure and fibre wiring enters into force
On 12 February 2026, obligations regarding in-building physical infrastructure and fibre wiring set out in the Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying electronic communications networks begin to apply. All newly constructed buildings …
European Commission investigation into Google's proposed acquisition of Wiz
European Commission approved Google's acquisition of Wiz
On 10 February 2026, the European Commission approved Google's acquisition of Wiz under the EU Merger Regulation, finding no competition concerns in the European Economic Area. Google provides cloud infrastructure through Google Cloud Platform and o…
European Union action plan against cyberbullying
European Commission adopted action plan against cyberbullying
On 9 February 2026, the European Commission adopted the action plan against cyberbullying to protect the mental health of children and teenagers in the European Union. It consists of three pillars. Pillar one involves national and supranational enfo…
European Commission investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach (Case AT.41034)
European Commission issued Statement of Objections regarding interim measures against Meta over alleged exclusion of third-party AI from WhatsApp
On 8 February 2026, the European Commission sent a statement of objections to Meta regarding its intention to impose interim measures to address the alleged exclusion of third-party Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants from the WhatsApp messaging…
Design requirement in Decree No. 2026-60 of 4 February 2026 on the experimentation of games with monetisable digital objects
Decree No. 2026-60 relating to experimentation of games with monetisable digital objects including design requirement entered into force
On 7 February 2026, Decree No. 2026-60 on the experimentation of games with monetisable digital objects entered into force. The decree was issued pursuant to Articles 40 and 41 of Law No. 2024-449 of 21 May 2024 on securing and regulating the digita…
Age verification requirement in Decree No. 2026-60 of 4 February 2026 on the experimentation of games with monetisable digital objects
Decree No. 2026-60 relating to experimentation of games with monetisable digital objects including age verification requirement entered into force
On 7 February 2026, Decree No. 2026-60 on the experimentation of games with monetisable digital objects entered into force. The decree was issued pursuant to Articles 40 and 41 of Law No. 2024-449 of 21 May 2024 on securing and regulating the digita…
Authorisation requirements in Decree No. 2026-60 on experimentation of games with monetisable digital objects
Decree No. 2026-60 relating to experimentation of games with monetisable digital objects including authorisation requirements entered into force
On 7 February 2026, Decree No. 2026-60 on the experimentation of games with monetisable digital objects entered into force. The decree was issued pursuant to Articles 40 and 41 of Law No. 2024-449 of 21 May 2024 on securing and regulating the digita…
European Commission investigation into TikTok concerning risk assessments and addictive design features under Digital Services Act
European Commission issued preliminary finding in its investigation into TikTok concerning risk assessments and addictive design features under Digital Services Act
On 6 February 2026, the European Commission issued preliminary findings in its investigation into TikTok, concluding that the platform breached its obligations under the Digital Services Act with regard to the assessment and mitigation of the addict…
European Commission guidelines on implementation of declaration functionality for media service providers under European Media Freedom Act
European Commission adopted guidelines on declaration functionality for media service providers under European Media Freedom Act
On 6 February 2026, the European Commission adopted guidelines regarding the declaration functionality for media service providers under Article 18 of the European Media Freedom Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1083). The guidelines aim to clarify the obli…