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.
41 events advancing 37 policy or regulatory changes:
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Guidance on machine-readable opt-out protocols regarding copyright chapter of GPAI Code of Practice
European Commission closes consultation on guidance on machine-readable opt-out protocols regarding copyright chapter of GPAI Code of Practice
On 9 January 2026, the European Commission closes a consultation as part of an initiative to formulate guidance on machine-readable opt-out protocols specified in the copyright chapter of the General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice. Measure 1.3 o…
European Commission European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy
European Commission opened consultation in inquiry on European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy
On 6 January 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation in its inquiry on setting out a new European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy until 3 February 2026. The Strategy aims to establish a strategic approach to the EU open source sector add…
Implementing regulation on establishment and operation of the European Health Data Space Board
European Commission closes consultation on draft implementing regulation on establishment and operation of the European Health Data Space Board
On 6 January 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on a draft implementing regulation for the establishment and operation of the European Health Data Space Board (EHDS Board). The draft regulation outlines the necessary rules for the…
Regulation on safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC
Regulation on safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC enters into force with a grace period
On 1 January 2026, the Regulation on the safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC enters into force with a grace period. The Regulation requires all toys to have a Digital Product Passport (DPP) to prevent unsafe toys from entering the EU m…
EU Regulation laying down additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of GDPR in cross-border cases
Regulation laying down additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of GDPR enters into force with grace period
On 1 January 2026, the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 enters into force with a grace period on its application until 2 April 20…
Directive amending CD 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation including transparency rules for cryptoasset transactions
Implemented Council Directive Amending Directive 2011/16/EU on Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation (DAC8)
On 1 January 2026, the Council Directive Amending Directive 2011/16/EU on Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation (DAC8) was implemented. Under the Directive, the Member States were required to adopt laws and regulations implementing the…
Commission implementing regulation on onboarding of users to European Digital Identity Wallets by electronic identification means
European Commission closes consultation on draft implementing regulation on onboarding of users to the European Digital Identity Wallets by electronic identification means
On 30 December 2025, the European Commission closes the consultation on the draft implementing regulation for the application of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014. The draft sets out rules for onboarding users to the European Digital Identity Wallets eith…
Implementing Regulation on AI Regulatory Sandboxes
European Commission closes consultation on draft Implementing Regulation on Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Sandboxes
On 30 December 2025, the European Commission closes the consultation on the draft Implementing Regulation on Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Sandboxes. The draft regulation establishes rules for the creation, operation, and supervision of AI regu…
Review of Audiovisual and Media Services Directive
European Commission closes consultation in call for evidence for evaluation and review of Audiovisual and Media Services Directive
On 21 December 2025, the European Commission closes a consultation as part of a call for evidence for evaluating and reviewing the Audiovisual and Media Services Directive. The call for evidence is part of a process of assessing whether the framewor…
Regulation extending Interim Regulation's derogation from ePrivacy Directive until 2028 (2025/0429)
European Commission proposed Regulation extending Interim Regulation's derogation from ePrivacy Directive until 2028 (2025/0429)
On 19 December 2025, the European Commission proposed a Regulation (2025/0429) to extend the applicability of the Interim Regulation's (Regulation (EU) 2021/1232) derogation from the ePrivacy Directive to support the detection of child sexual abuse …