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.
46 events advancing 33 policy or regulatory changes:
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Competition Commission Secretariat investigation into Apple regarding NFC access
Competition Commission Secretariat announced investigation into Apple regarding NFC access
On 10 December 2025, the Competition Commission Secretariat announced an investigation into Apple regarding the conditions for third-party app developers to access near-field communication (NFC) interfaces on Apple devices. The Secretariat seeks to …
Germany, Switzerland, Eurojust, and Europol investigation into a cryptocurrency mixing service over alleged money laundering activities
Authorites from Germany, Switzerland, Eurojust, and Europol removed cryptocurrency mixing service over alleged money laundering activities
On 1 December 2025, authorities from Germany and Switzerland, alongside Eurojust and Europol, announced the removal of a cryptocurrency mixing service. During an action week from 24 to 28 November, the joint investigation resulted in the seizure of …
Assessment of digital sovereignty of Switzerland
Federal Council issued report on digital sovereignty of Switzerland
On 26 November 2025, the Swiss Federal Council issued the report on the digital sovereignty of Switzerland. The report was commissioned following a request from the Council of States for the Federal Council to provide a definition of digital soverei…
Data access rules in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council opened consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including data access rules
On 29 October 2025, the Federal Council opened a consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines, which includes data access rules, until 16 February 2026. The Law would enable research bodies and independent civil soc…
Content moderation authority governance in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council opened consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including content moderation authority governance
On 29 October 2025, the Federal Council opened a consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines, which includes content moderation authority governance, until 16 February 2026. The Law would apply to search engine pro…
User rights in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council opened consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including user rights
On 29 October 2025, the Federal Council opened a consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines, which includes measures concerning users' rights, until 16 February 2026. The Law would apply to search engine providers…
Content moderation regulation in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council opened consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including content moderation regulation
On 29 October 2025, the Federal Council opened a consultation on the draft Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines, which includes content moderation regulation, until 16 February 2026. The Law would apply to search engine provide…
Local operations requirement in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council opened consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including local operations requirement
On 29 October 2025, the Federal Council opened a consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines until 16 February 2026. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated content platforms whose service…
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council opened consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
On 29 October 2025, the Federal Council opened a consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines, which includes fair marketing and advertising practice requirements, until 16 February 2026. The Law would apply to sear…
Data protection regulation in amendment to Financial Institutions Act
Federal Council opened consultation on amendment to Financial Institutions Act, including data protection regulation
On 22 October 2025, the Federal Council opened a consultation on the amendment to the Financial Institutions Act, including data protection regulation, until 6 February 2026. The amendment sets out rules for fulfilling information and reporting obli…