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.
39 events advancing 36 policy or regulatory changes:
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Review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive (2019/790/EU) and targeted initiative for copyright environment regarding creativity and innovation
European Commission opened call for evidence on review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive and targeted initiative for copyright environment
On 13 May 2026, the European Commission opened a call for evidence on the review of Directive 2019/790/EU on Copyright in the Digital Single Market and on a potential targeted legislative initiative for the cultural and creative sectors until 10 Jun…
European Commission specification proceeding to support Google to comply with interoperability obligations under Digital Markets Act
European Commission closes consultation on Android interoperability specification proceedings under Digital Markets Act
On 13 May 2026, the European Commission closes its consultation on the preliminary findings in the specification proceedings under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) concerning Android interoperability. The specification proceedings were opened on 27 Jan…
Design requirement in Implementing Regulation on minimum metadata elements for European Health Data Space
European Commission closes consultation on draft implementing regulation on minimum metadata elements for European Health Data Space including metadata design requirements
On 12 May 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on the draft implementing regulation laying down the minimum metadata elements and their characteristics to be provided by health data holders for dataset descriptions for the secondary…
Interoperability requirement in Implementing Regulation on minimum metadata elements for European Health Data Space
European Commission closes consultation on draft implementing regulation on minimum metadata elements for European Health Data Space including interoperability requirements
On 12 May 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on the draft implementing regulation laying down the minimum metadata elements and their characteristics to be provided by health data holders for dataset descriptions for the secondary…
Permitting requirements in Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks (Gigabit Infrastructure Act)
Gigabit Infrastructure Act (2024/1309) including permitting requirements enters into force
On 12 May 2026, several provisions of the Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying electronic communications networks come into application, focusing on permitting procedures and the use of single information points. Competent authorit…
Implementing regulation establishing UAS-specific safety occurrences that must be reported
European Commission opened consultation on draft implementing regulation establishing UAS-specific safety occurrences that must be reported
On 4 May 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the draft implementing regulation amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018, expanding mandatory aviation occurrence reporting to address emerging technologies and operational ris…
Guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes (No. 1/2026)
European Data Protection Board opened consultation on guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes
On 15 April 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) opened a consultation on the guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes, until 25 June 2026. The guidelines apply to all controllers and processors engaged i…
Template for data protection impact assessments
European Data Protection Board opened consultation on template for data protection impact assessments
On 14 April 2026, the European Data Protection Board opened a consultation on a template for data protection impact assessments under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), until 9 June 2026. The template applies to controllers undertaking h…
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 …
User/subject right in Order No. 2026-2 relating to the remote marketing of financial services to consumers
President adopted Order No. 2026-2 relating to the remote marketing of financial services to consumers including user/subject right
On 5 January 2026, the President adopted Order No. 2026-2 relating to the remote marketing of financial services to consumers, implementing EU Directive 2023/2673 on financial services contracts concluded at a distance with the purpose of strengthen…