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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AU, EU, G20, G7 and UN Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
African Union, European Union, G20, G7, and United Nations adopted Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
On 11 February 2025, representatives from the African Union, European Union, G20, G7, and United Nations, along with other global stakeholders, adopted the Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence Declaration during the AI Action Summit in …
Roskomnadzor order restricting access to BestChange
Roskomnadzor issued an order restricting access to BestChange
On 10 February 2025, the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) issued an order prohibiting access to BestChange, a crypto over-the-counter aggregator.
Roskomnadzor investigation into Telegram for alleged breach of personal data localisation laws
Tagansky District Court of Moscow fined Telegram for alleged breach of personal data localisation laws
On 5 February 2025, the Tagansky District Court of Moscow fined Telegram Messenger (Telegram) RUB 80'000 (approximately USD 800) for violating Russia's data localisation laws. The case was initiated by Roskomnadzor, Russia’s communications regulator…
Federal Service for Supervision of Communications lawsuit against Spotify over alleged compliance with data localisation requirement
Tagansky District Court issued ruling with a fine against Spotify AB for non-compliance with data localisation requirement
On 5 February 2025, the Tagansky District Court issued a ruling against Spotify AB with a fine of RUB 10 million for non-compliance with data localisation requirements. The ruling found Spotify guilty of violating part 9 of article 13.11 of the Russ…
Federal Service for Supervision of Communications lawsuit against Match Group over alleged non-compliance with data localisation requirements
Magistrate's Court No. 422 of Tagansky issued ruling against Match Group for non-compliance with data localisation requirement (Case No. 05-0034/422/2025)
On 5 February 2025, the Magistrate's Court No. 422 of Tagansky issued a ruling against Match Group with a fine of RUB 10 million for non-compliance with data localisation requirements. The ruling highlighted that Match Group violated Russia's Federa…
Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media lawsuit against Discord for alleged breach of data localisation requirement
Tagansky District Court issued ruling in lawsuit against Discord for alleged breach of data localisation requirement (Case No. 05-0030/422/2025)
On 5 February 2025, the Tagansky District Court of Moscow issued a ruling in a lawsuit against Discord for failing to localise personal data in Russia. The ruling imposed a fine of RUB 2 million on Discord. The court found that Discord, as a data op…
Federation council committee on constitutional legislation and state building's working group to regulate artificial intelligence
Federation council committee on constitutional legislation and state building announced working group to regulate artificial intelligence
On 28 January 2025, the Russian Federation council committee on constitutional legislation and state building announced the creation of a working group to develop a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI). The group will include extern…
Bill amending Article 19.4-1 of Code of Administrative Offenses (Bill No. 736449-8)
State Duma passed Bill amending Article 19.4-1 of Code of Administrative Offenses (Bill No. 736449-8)
On 22 January 2025, the State Duma adopted the Bill amending Article 19.4-1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (Bill No. 736449-8). The Bill increases penalties for obstructing state control (supervision) activities. The amendments also serve to…
Investigation into Google for alleged hosting of prohibited content and non-cmpliance with previous administrative penalty orders
Nagorny District Court fined Google RUB 8 billion for failing to comply with previously imposed fines for hosting prohibited content
On 14 January 2025, the Court of Judicial District No. 235 of the Nagorny district of Moscow fined Google LLC RUB 8 billion (equivalent to USD 77.9 million) for failing to comply with previous administrative penalty orders. The fine, issued under Pa…
Public Communication Network Monitoring and Management Center's investigation into cybersecurity threats
Public Communication Network Monitoring and Management Center announced actions taken on cybersecurity threats from 6 to 12 January 2025
On 13 January 2025, the Public Communication Network Monitoring and Management Center (CMCN) issued information on actions regarding cybersecurity threats between 6 and 12 January 2025. During this period, specialists from CMCN detected and resolved…