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.
36 events advancing 33 policy or regulatory changes:
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Regulation extending derogation from the ePrivacy Directive to support the detection of child sexual abuse
Terminated Regulation on Extension of Derogation from the ePrivacy Directive to support the detection of child sexual abuse
On 3 April 2026, the Regulation on the Extension of Derogation from the ePrivacy Directive for the purpose of identifying Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) online expires. The extension concerns an exemption from data protection regulations, which …
Derogation of ePrivacy Directive to fight child sexual abuse
Applicability of the Derogation from ePrivacy Directive to support the detection of child sexual abuse ends
On 3 April 2026, the applicability of the Derogation from the ePrivacy Directive supporting the detection of child sexual abuse ends. The derogation was extended by Regulation (EU) 2024/1307. The extension allows providers of number-independent inte…
European Commission agreement with Intellectual Property Office on intellectual property rights enforcement under Digital Services Act
European Commission and Intellectual Property Office signed an agreement on intellectual property rights enforcement under Digital Services Act
On 1 April 2026, the European Commission signed a five-year agreement with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to support the enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The agreement ai…
Guidance on application of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act)
European Commission closes consultation on draft Commission guidance on the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act)
On 31 March 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on draft guidance concerning the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act). The draft guidance clarifies how the Regulation should be interpreted and implemented…
Competition Authority inquiry into quantum computing
Competition Authority opened consultation on quantum computing sector inquiry
On 10 March 2026, the Competition Authority (AGCM) opened a consultation as part of a sector inquiry into quantum computing, until 30 April 2026. The inquiry aims to assess the current and future market structures, specifically the interrelation bet…
Government access to data in Implementing regulation on detailed arrangements for conduct of certain proceedings by Commission pursuant to Artificial Intelligence Act
European Commission opened consultation on draft implementing regulation on conduct of certain proceedings pursuant to AI Act including measures on access to data
On 12 March 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the draft Implementing Regulation on detailed arrangements for the conduct of certain proceedings pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence Act, until 9 April 2026. The draft stipulate…
Enforcement procedures in Implementing regulation on detailed arrangements for conduct of certain proceedings by Commission pursuant to Artificial Intelligence Act
European Commission opened consultation on draft implementing regulation on conduct of certain proceedings pursuant to AI Act including enforcement procedures
On 12 March 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the draft Implementing Regulation on detailed arrangements for the conduct of certain proceedings pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence Act, until 9 April 2026. The draft outlines …
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 …
Review of Audiovisual and Media Services Directive
European Commission opened consultation on review of Audiovisual Media Services Directive
On 10 February 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) until 1 May 2026. The initiative evaluates whether the AVMSD, last revised in 2018, remains fit for purpose in a sig…
Communications Regulatory Authority revision of guidelines on prominence of audiovisual and radio media services of general interest (Resolution 250/25/CONS)
Communication Regulatory Authority adopted revision of guidelines concerning the prominence of general interest audiovisual and radio media services
On 28 October 2025, the Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) adopted a revision (250/25/CONS) of the existing guidelines (390/24/CONS) on the prominence of general interest audiovisual and radio media services. The measure applies to manu…