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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eSafety Commissioner investigation into Roblox's measures to protect minors
eSafety Commissioner notified Roblox of its intention to directly test platform’s implementation and effectiveness of safety commitments made
On 10 February 2026, the eSafety Commissioner announced that it had notified Roblox of its intention to directly test the platform’s implementation and effectiveness of the nine safety commitments it made last year, amid ongoing concerns about onlin…
eSafety Commissioner's investigation into measures against child sexual exploitation and abuse
eSafety Commissioner published 2nd transparency report on child sexual exploitation and abuse material
On 5 February 2026, the eSafety Commissioner published the 2nd in a series of 4 transparency reports summarising how 8 technology companies are addressing child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) on their services. The report evaluates responses t…
Statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children
UNICEF issued statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children classifying deepfake abuse as child sexual abuse material and calling for criminalisation and prevention measures
On 4 February 2026, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children. The statement notes the rapid rise in the volume of AI-generated sexualised images, including deepfakes produced throug…
Australian eSafety Commissioner, European Union DG CNECT, and United Kingdom Ofcom Joint Statement on trilateral cooperation on age assurance
European Commission, Australia's eSafety Commissioner, and UK's Ofcom held first meeting of cooperation group on age assurance under joint communication
On 3 February 2026, the European Commission, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, and the United Kingdom’s Office of Communications (Ofcom) held the first meeting of their trilateral technical cooperation group on age assurance to discuss the implement…
Global Online Safety Regulators Network position statement on age assurance and online safety regulation
Global Online Safety Regulators Network adopted position statement on age assurance and online safety regulation
On 22 January 2026, the Global Online Safety Regulators Network (GOSRN) adopted the position statement on age assurance and online safety regulation to establish a common international approach to protecting children online. The statement aims to fo…
Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
eSafety Commissioner registered Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material)
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material). The Code applies to private messaging components of social media platforms, focusing on Class…
Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
eSafety Commissioner registered Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material)
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material). The Code, outlined in Schedule 4 of Australia’s Online Safety Code, sets compliance requirements f…
Extended App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
eSafety Commissioner registered App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material)
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code applies to providers that enable Australian end-users to download th…
Extended Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
eSafety Commissioner registered Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material)
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code applies to hardware intended for Australian end-users and establishes obligations fo…
Cyber Security Rules 2025 for Smart Devices
Cyber Security Rules 2025 for Smart Devices were adopted
On 4 March 2025, the Australian Government registered the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025 under the Cyber Security Act 2024. The Rules will apply from 4 March 2026 and establish mandatory security standards for consu…