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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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology inquiry into measures to protect children online
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology opened consultation on measures to protect children online
On 2 March 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) opened a consultation into measures to protect children online until 26 May 2026. The inquiry aims to explore further measures to prepare children for technological change…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on report finding that Getty Images’ acquisition of Shutterstock may result in lessening of competition in supply of editorial content
On 19 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on its interim report regarding Getty Images’ proposed acquisition of Shutterstock until 12 March 2026. The CMA provisionally found that the transaction may resul…
Department for Business and Trade inquiry on refining competition regime
Department for Business and Trade opened consultation on refining competition regime
On 20 January 2026, the Department for Business and Trade opened a consultation as part of an inquiry, titled Refining our competition regime, until 31 March 2026. The aim of the inquiry is to consider potential legislative changes to change the org…
Guidance on agreement objectives
Office of Communications opened consultation on guidance on agreement objectives
On 14 January 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a public consultation on the draft guidance on agreement objectives until 25 March 2026. The guidance is addressed to providers of designated internet programme services (DIPS) and regu…
Code of practice for regulated television selection services
Office of Communications opened consultation on code of practice for regulated television selection services
On 14 January 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a public consultation on the draft code of practice for regulated television selection services until 25 March 2026. The draft code aims to guide providers of regulated television selec…
Guidance on deceased child user duties
Ofcom opened consultation on guidance on deceased child user duties
On 15 December 2025, Ofcom opened a consultation on its draft guidance on deceased child user duties until 23 March 2026. The draft guidance is addressed to providers of relevant services under the Online Safety Act regarding their obligations when …