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.
47 events advancing 42 policy or regulatory changes:
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European Commission Age Verification Blueprint
European Commission issued recommendation on establishing a common framework for EU wide Age Verification technologies
On 29 April 2026, the European Commission adopted a recommendation outlining a common approach to age verification technologies across the EU. The recommendation promotes the use of tools based on anonymous proof-of-age methods, with a focus on priv…
European Commission's investigation into Meta's compliance with requirements regarding protection of minors under Digital Services Act
European Commission issued preliminary findings against Meta for failing to prevent minors' access on Facebook and Instagram in breach of Digital Services Act
On 29 April 2026, the European Commission preliminarily found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to prevent minors under 13 from accessing Instagram and Facebook. The Commission identified that Meta's age verification mecha…
European Commission review of Digital Markets Act's effectiveness
European Commission released report following first review of Digital Markets Act
On 28 April 2026, the European Commission released its report on the first review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), covering the first two years of the DMA's application. The review found that the DMA remains fit for purpose and has opened up new op…
European Commission specification proceeding to support Google to comply with interoperability obligations under Digital Markets Act
European Commission opened consultation on Android interoperability specification proceedings under Digital Markets Act
On 27 April 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the preliminary findings in the specification proceedings under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) concerning Android interoperability until 13 May 2026. The specification proceedings wer…
One Europe, One Market Roadmap
European Parliament, Council of the European Union and European Commission adopted One Europe, One Market Roadmap
On 24 April 2026, the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission signed the One Europe, One Market Roadmap. The Roadmap sets out a non-binding interinstitutional commitment to advance Europe's competitiveness …
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…
Lawsuit concerning the private copying exception for offline streaming copies (Stichting de Thuiskopie and SONT v HP Nederland, Dell, Stichting Overlegorgaan Blanco Informatiedragers/ Case C-496/24)
Court of Justice ruled that offline streaming copies do not fall within the private copying exception
On 16 April 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued its ruling in Stichting de Thuiskopie and SONT v HP Nederland, Dell, Stichting Overlegorgaan Blanco Informatiedragers (Case C-496/24). The CJEU ruled that Article 5(2)(b) of …
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…