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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Prohibition of financial messaging and crypto-asset services in 20th package of sanctions against Russia
Council of the European Union adopted 20th package of sanctions against Russia including prohibition on cryptocurrency transactions
On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia. The sanctions package introduces measures concerning financial services and crypto-related activities. It establishes a transaction ban on 20 R…
Export restrictions on technological and dual-use goods in 20th package of sanctions against Russia
Council of the European Union adopted 20th package of sanctions against Russia including export restrictions on technological and dual-use goods
On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia. The package introduces measures concerning Russia’s military-industrial complex. It designates 58 companies and associated individuals involved…
Directive amending Directive 2013/11/EU on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes
European Commission digital alternative dispute resolution tool deadline reached under Directive (EU) 2025/2647
By 20 April 2026, the European Commission must develop, promote and maintain a user-friendly digital interactive tool in accordance with Article 20(8) of Directive (EU) 2025/2647. This implementation obligation arises following the Directive’s entry…
European Commission specification proceeding to support Google comply with obligation to share search data under Digital Markets Act
European Commission issued preliminary findings against Google over alleged non-compliance with search data sharing obligations under the Digital Markets Act
On 16 April 2026, the European Commission sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed measures to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), as part of the specification proceedings opened on 27 January 2026. The Commission also invited i…
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…
Design requirement in Implementing Regulation on minimum metadata elements for European Health Data Space
European Commission opened consultation on draft implementing regulation on minimum metadata elements for European Health Data Space including metadata design requirements
On 14 April 2026, the European Commission opened a 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 opened consultation on draft implementing regulation on minimum metadata elements for European Health Data Space including interoperability requirements
On 14 April 2026, the European Commission opened a 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…
Implementing regulation on interoperable identification and authentication mechanism for exchange of personal electronic health data
European Commission opened consultation on Implementing Regulation on interoperable identification and authentication mechanism for exchange of personal electronic health data
On 9 April 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the Implementing Regulation on interoperable identification and authentication mechanisms for the exchange of personal electronic health data, until 7 May 2026. The Regulation applies…
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 …