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.
5475 events advancing 2923 policy or regulatory changes:
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Policy directing federal agencies to discontinue use of technology developed by Anthropic
President issued statement requiring federal agencies to cease using technology from Anthropic
On 27 February 2026, the President of the United States announced that the government will direct federal agencies to cease using technology from Anthropic, citing concerns that the company attempted to impose its terms of service on the military in…
Texas Attorney General lawsuit against Samsung Electronics over alleged automatic content recognition surveillance practices
Texas Attorney General reached agreement with Samsung Electronics America requiring express consent and clear disclosures for automated content recognition data collection
On 26 February 2026, the Office of the Attorney General of Texas reached an agreement with Samsung Electronics America, Inc. concerning the collection of Automated Content Recognition (ACR) viewing data from Texas consumers through Samsung smart tel…
COPPA Enforcement Policy Statement Promoting Adoption of Age-Verification Technology
Federal Trade Commission issued COPPA enforcement policy statement promoting adoption of age-verification technology
On 25 February 2026, the Federal Trade Commission issued the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Enforcement Policy Statement Promoting the Adoption of Age Verification Technology. The statement outlines the circumstances in which operators of …
Executive Order continuing the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries
Executive Order continuing the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries entered into force
On 24 February 2026, the modifications to U.S. note 2 of subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), provided for in the Executive Order on Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment …
Proclamation imposing a temporary import surcharge to address fundamental international payments problems
Proclamation imposing temporary import surcharge of 10 per cent ad valorem pursuant to Sections 122 and 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 entered into force
On 24 February 2026, the 10 per cent ad valorem surcharge imposed by the Proclamation signed on 20 February 2026 entered into force. The Proclamation was issued pursuant to section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2132) and section 604 of the…
Public lawsuit over Act banning TikTok in Montana (TikTok v Montana)
Court for the District of Montana dismissed lawsuit challenging Act banning TikTok in Montana
On 20 February 2026, the District Court for the District of Montana dismissed the challenges brought by TikTok against the Montana Attorney General concerning the constitutionality of the Act Banning TikTok in Montana (SB 419). The parties filed a j…
West Virginia Attorney General lawsuit against Apple over alleged failure to detect and report child sexual abuse material on iCloud
West Virginia Attorney General filed lawsuit against Apple over alleged failure to detect and report child sexual abuse material on iCloud
On 19 February 2026, the Attorney General of West Virginia filed a lawsuit against Apple in the Circuit Court of Mason County, West Virginia. The complaint alleges that Apple designed and maintained its product ecosystem, including iCloud, in a mann…
Texas Attorney General lawsuit against Temu over alleged deceptive practices and unlawful data harvesting under Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Texas Attorney General filed lawsuit against Temu over alleged deceptive practices and unlawful data harvesting
On 19 February 2026, the Attorney General of Texas initiated a civil enforcement action against PDD Holdings and Whaleco operating under the name Temu, in the District Court of Collin County. The action was brought under the provisions of the Texas …
Prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions in United States-Indonesia Agreement on reciprocal trade
United States and Indonesia signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, including prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions
On 19 February 2026, the United States and Indonesia signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Pursuant to Article 3.5 of the Agreement, Indonesia undertakes not to impose customs duties on electronic transmissions, including content transmitted elec…
Digital trade provisions in United States-Indonesia Agreement on reciprocal trade
United States and Indonesia signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including digital trade provisions
On 19 February 2026, the United States and Indonesia signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Section 3 of the Agreement governs digital trade and technology. Pursuant to Article 3.2, Indonesia undertakes to facilitate digital trade with the United …