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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Office of the Attorney General lawsuit against Meta Platforms and WhatsApp over alleged deceptive representations on end-to-end encryption under Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act (Cause No. 26-0393)
Office of the Attorney General filed lawsuit against Meta Platforms and WhatsApp over alleged deceptive representations on end-to-end encryption
On 21 May 2026, the Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG) filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms and WhatsApp in the 71st Judicial District Court of Harrison County, Texas. The OAG alleges that Meta and WhatsApp violated the Texas Deceptive Tra…
Texas Attorney General investigation into Meta over alleged violations of privacy protections for facial data collection via Meta AI Glasses
Texas Attorney General opened investigation into Meta over alleged violations of privacy protections for facial data collection via Meta AI Glasses
On 20 May 2026, the Texas Attorney General (AG) opened an investigation into Meta Platforms Inc (Meta) over alleged violations of Texas privacy law in connection with the Meta AI Glasses (Meta Glasses). The AG opened the investigation over concerns …
Federal Trade Commission assessment of compliance with TAKE IT DOWN Act
Federal Trade Commission issued letters over compliance with TAKE IT DOWN Act
On 20 May 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to 12 websites, including providers of “nudify” tools, regarding obligations under the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networ…
Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act (TAKE IT DOWN Act)
Notice-and-removal obligations for platforms under the TAKE IT DOWN Act (SB 146/Law No. 119-12) enter into force
On 19 May 2026, the one-year grace period under the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilising Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act (Public Law No: 119-12) will expire. The Act, which entered into force on 19 …
Approval requirements for issuance of payment stablecoins by subsidiaries of insured depository institutions supervised by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation closes consultation on approval requirements for issuance of payment stablecoins by subsidiaries of insured depository institutions
On 18 May 2026, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) closes the consultation on the approval requirements for the issuance of payment stablecoins by subsidiaries of insured depository institutions. The proposed rule applies to insured St…
Regulation on responsible gaming practices (No. 9 NYCRR Part 5404)
Gaming Commission closes consultation on regulation on responsible gaming practices
On 15 May 2026, the State Gaming Commission closes the consultation on the regulation on responsible gaming practices. The regulation would apply to all licensed gaming operators in New York State, including mobile sports wagering platforms, video l…
Regulation to prevent minors from accessing online gambling platforms (No.9 NYCRR SS 5402.4)
Gaming Commission closes consultation on regulation to prevent minors from accessing online gambling platforms
On 15 May 2026, the New York State Gaming Commission closes the consultation on the regulation to prevent minors from accessing online gambling platforms, following a directive from the governor. The regulation would apply to all licensed gaming ope…
Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction Act Implementing Regulations
California Department of Justice opened consultation on proposed regulations for Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction Act
On 15 May 2026, the California Department of Justice opened a 45-day consultation on its proposed regulations implementing the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (Senate Bill 976 of 2024), codified at Health and Safety Code sections…
Measures regarding employment decisions in Act concerning the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions (SB 26-189)
Colorado Governor signed Act concerning the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions (SB 26-189) including measures regarding employment decisions
On 14 May 2026, the Governor of the State of Colorado signed the Act concerning the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions (SB 26-189). The Act defines covered domain to include education enrolment or education opport…
Design requirement in Act concerning the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions (SB 26-189)
Colorado Governor signed Act concerning the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions (SB 26-189) including design requirement
On 14 May 2026, the Governor of the State of Colorado signed the Act concerning the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions (SB 26-189). The Act requires developers of covered automated decision-making technology (ADMT…