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.
14 events advancing 14 policy or regulatory changes:
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Data access rules in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including data access rules
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines. The Law would enable research bodies and independent civil society organisations to apply to the Federal Office of Co…
Content moderation authority governance in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including content moderation authority governance
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated content platforms whose services are used by at lea…
User rights in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including user rights
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated content platforms whose services are used by at lea…
Content moderation regulation in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including content moderation regulation
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines, which includes content moderation regulation. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated conte…
Local operations requirement in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including local operations requirement
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closed its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated content platforms whose services are used by at lea…
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines, which includes fair marketing and advertising practice requirements. The Law would apply to search engine providers a…
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner investigation into legality of Digitec Galaxus' customer account requirement
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner closed investigation into Digitec Galaxus website personalisation and marketing data processing
On 12 February 2026, the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) concluded its investigation into Digitec Galaxus regarding the mandatory customer account requirement for purchases. The investigation addressed the linking of the…
Data protection regulation in amendment to Financial Institutions Act
Federal Council closes consultation on amendment to Financial Institutions Act, including data protection regulation
On 6 February 2026, the Federal Council closes the consultation on the amendment to the Financial Institutions Act, including data protection regulation. The amendment sets out rules for fulfilling information and reporting obligations to the Swiss…
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement in amendment to Financial Institutions Act
Federal Council closes consultation on amendment to Financial Institutions Act, including fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
On 6 February 2026, the Federal Council closes the consultation on the amendment to the Financial Institutions Act, including fair marketing and advertising practice requirements. The amendment applies to issuers and promoters of crypto-based assets…
User identification requirement in amendment to Financial Institutions Act
Federal Council closes consultation on amendment to Financial Institutions Act, including user identification requirement
On 6 February 2025, the Federal Council closes the consultation on the amendment to the Financial Institutions Act, including user identification requirement. The amendment applies to payment institutions issuing stablecoins and intermediaries in se…