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.
112 events advancing 99 policy or regulatory changes:
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European Commission list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes
European Commission updated list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes
On 4 December 2025, the European Commission updated its list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes. The amendment follows deci…
European Commission investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach (Case AT.41034)
European Commission announced investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach
On 4 December 2025, the European Commission opened an investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach. The company's policy change, which took effect for new users on 15 October 2025 a…
Recommendations on legal basis for requiring accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025)
European Data Protection Board opened consultation on recommendations on legal basis for requiring accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025)
On 4 December 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) opened a consultation on its recommendations concerning the legal basis for requiring the creation of user accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025) until 12 February 2026. These recommend…
European Commission and European Data Protection Board joint guidelines on interplay between Digital Markets Act and General Data Protection Regulation
European Data Protection Board and European Commission close consultation on joint guidelines on interplay between Digital Markets Act and General Data Protection Regulation
On 4 December 2025, the European Data Protection Board and the European Commission closes a consultation on joint guidelines detailing the interaction between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These gui…
Templates for organisations to facilitate compliance under General Data Protection Regulation
European Data Protection Board closes consultation on templates for organisations to facilitate compliance under General Data Protection Regulation
On 3 December 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) closes the consultation seeking inputs on ready-to-use General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance templates. The consultation follows the Helsinki Statement on enhanced clarity,…
Directive on adapting civil liability rules to Artificial Intelligence
European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee rejected proposal for legal action against European Commission over withdrawn AI civil liability directive
On 3 December 2025, the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee rejected a proposal to legally challenge the European Commission’s decision to withdraw the draft directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelli…
Commission implementing regulation on onboarding of users to European Digital Identity Wallets by electronic identification means
European Commission opened consultation on draft implementing regulation on onboarding of users to the European Digital Identity Wallets by electronic identification means
On 2 December 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation, running until 30 December 2025, 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…
Implementing Regulation on AI Regulatory Sandboxes
European Commission opened consultation on draft Implementing Regulation on Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Sandboxes
On 2 December 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation on the draft Implementing Regulation on Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Sandboxes, until 30 December 2025. The draft regulation establishes rules for the creation, operation, and s…
Lawsuit concerning international and territorial jurisdiction under Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 (Stichting Right to Consumer Justice, Stichting App Stores Claims v Apple /Case C-34/24)
Court of Justice clarified Member State courts have both international and territorial jurisdiction over anticompetitive digital pricing practices affecting users domiciled within State borders
On 2 December 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) clarified that Member State courts have both international and territorial jurisdiction over anticompetitive digital pricing practices affecting users domiciled within their State…
Lawsuit on responsibilities of online marketplace operators under Directive on Electronic Commerce (X v Russmedia/Case C-492/23)
Court of Justice of the European Union issued ruling determining online marketplaces are responsible for use of personal data in advertisements
On 2 December 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union delivered its judgment in X v Russmedia Digital SRL, clarifying that operators of online marketplaces are considered controllers under Article 4(7) of the General Data Protection Regulat…