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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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Signals Directorate outline on role of bulletproof hosting providers in enabling cybercrime

Latest event Date: 2025-01-22 outline adoption

Signals Directorate adopted outline on role of bulletproof hosting providers in enabling cybercrime

On 22 January 2025, the Australian Signals Directorate adopted an outline on the role of bulletproof hosting providers (BPHs) in enabling cybercrime. It was highlighted that these providers offer secure infrastructure to cybercriminals, allowing the…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
processing consultation

OECD inquiry into competition in online marketplaces

Latest event Date: 2025-01-17 inquiry consultation closed

Closed consultation on OECD inquiry into competition in online marketplaces

On 17 January 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) closes the consultation as part of its inquiry into online marketplaces and digital competition in Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania. The inquiry aims to analyse the f…

Implementer
OECD members
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
adopted

CISA guidelines for priority considerations for operational technology owners and operator regarding secure by demand

Latest event Date: 2025-01-14 outline adoption

CISA released guidelines for priority considerations for operational technology owners and operator regarding secure by demand

On 14 January 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adopted the secure-by-demand guidelines aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) products. The guidance emphasises the importance of integrating …

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases, infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
processing consultation

Online Safety Industry Standard 2024 under the Online Safety Act 2021 for Relevant Electronic Services

Latest event Date: 2024-12-22 order implementation

Implemented Online Safety Industry Standard 2024 under the Online Safety Act 2021 for Relevant Electronic Services

On 22 December 2024, the Online Safety Industry Standard 2024, registered under the Online Safety Act 2021, comes into effect. Developed by the eSafety Commissioner, it regulates relevant electronic services and mandates that these services, includi…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity software provider: other software, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
processing consultation

Online Safety Industry Standard 2024 under the Online Safety Act 2021 for Designated Internet Services

Latest event Date: 2024-12-22 order implementation

Implemented Online Safety Industry Standard 2024 under the Online Safety Act 2021 for Designated Internet Services

On 22 December 2024, the Online Safety Industry Standard 2024, registered under the Online Safety Act 2021, comes into effect. Developed by the eSafety Commissioner, this standard regulates Designated Internet Services. The standard mandates that in…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, ML and AI development, software provider: other software, platform intermediary: other, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
under deliberation

ASIC lawsuit against Binance Australia Derivatives over alleged consumer protection failures

Latest event Date: 2024-12-18 public lawsuit announcement

Announced ASIC lawsuit against Binance Australia Derivatives over alleged consumer protection failures

On 18 December 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced a public lawsuit against Oztures Trading Pty Ltd, trading as Binance Australia Derivatives. The lawsuit alleges that from 7 July 2022 to 21 April 2023, Binanc…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Quality of Service requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
adopted

Singapore-Australia Memorandum of Understanding on facilitating AI adoption

Latest event Date: 2024-12-16 declaration adoption

Signed Singapore-Australia Memorandum of Understanding on facilitating AI adoption

On 16 December 2024, Singapore's Ministry of Digital Development and Information and Australia's Ministry for Industry and Science signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reaffirm their commitment to facilitate artificial intelligence (AI) ado…

Implementer
AustraliaSingapore
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Artificial Intelligence authority governance
Economic activity ML and AI development
in force

Negotiations for UK Accession to Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Latest event Date: 2024-12-15 treaty implementation

Implemented UK’s Accession Protocol to the CPTPP

On 15 December 2024, the UK's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is fully implemented. The CPTPP contains numerous provisions affecting the digital economy, including, for example, chapters…

Implementer
CPTPP
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Border measure, nes
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Online industry binding codes on protection of children from harmful content

Latest event Date: 2024-12-13 order postponement

Issued extension on eSafety Commissioner request to online industry to develop codes that protect children from harmful content

On 13 December 2024, the eSafety Commissioner extended the deadline for the online industry to submit final drafts of enforceable codes from 19 December 2024 to 28 February 2025. These codes aim to shield children from exposure to graphic pornograp…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: app stores, search service provider, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
under deliberation

News Bargaining Incentive charge for social media platforms

Latest event Date: 2024-12-12 law announcement

Announced News Bargaining Incentive charge for social media platforms

On 12 December 2024, the Australian government announced the News Bargaining Incentive, a proposed charge aimed at encouraging digital platforms to share revenue with Australian news organisations. Building on the 2021 News Bargaining Code, which ma…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content remuneration regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, search service provider
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