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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Mobile Radio Network Services Market Investigation Draft Order
Closed consultation on mobile radio network services market investigation draft order
On 16 June 2023, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closed its consultation on the draft order regarding the Mobile Radio Network Services Market Investigation. The CMA has found that Airwave Solutions, a British mobile communication com…
CMA investigation into the acquisition of iRobot by Amazon
Issued CMA ruling approving the acquisition of iRobot by Amazon
On 16 June 2023, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued its ruling in the investigation into Amazon's proposed acquisition of iRobot, approving the merger. In its investigation, CMA assessed whether the acquisition would lead to a "…
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (H 5354)
Rejected Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (H 5354)
On 16 June 2023, the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (H 5354) was rejected after failing to pass before the Rhode Island 2023 legislation session adjourned its legislative session. Under the Act, providers of online service…
2022 Amendment of Telecommunications Business Act
Implemented 2022 Amendment of Telecommunications Business Act
On 16 June 2023, the Act amending the Telecommunications Business Law is implemented and comes into effect. The Amendment aims to introduce data privacy protections for users of telecommunications services. The Amendments require telecommunications …
Revision of VAT Act including taxation requirements for electronic platforms
Parliament adopts amendments to Swiss Value Added Tax Act, including tax measures for electronic platforms
On 16 June 2023, the Swiss Parliament adopted a law amending the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act. According to the revised regulation, "electronic platforms" refers to anyone who provides services that link vendors and customers on the platform. Consequen…
Slovak Republic Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention No. 108 on Data Protection (CETS 223 Protocol)
Ratified Council of Europe Convention No. 108 on Data Protection (CETS 223 Protocol)
On 15 June 2023, Slovakia ratified the amending protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Data (CETS 223). Slovakia is the 25th country to ratify the updated version. The CETS 223 is a leg…
CNIL investigation into CRITEO compliance with GDPR obligation to obtain user consent for collecting and processing data
Issued ruling in CNIL investigation into CRITEO compliance with GDPR obligation to obtain user consent for collecting and processing data
On 15 June 2023, the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) issued its ruling in the investigation into CRITEO, a company specialising in online advertising, imposing a EUR 40 million fine for failing to ensure that the people whose data it proces…
State Administration for Market Regulation Limited special action for optimisation of platforms' terms of use
Adopted State Administration for Market Regulation special action for optimisation of platforms' terms of use
On 15 June 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced the start of a five-month special action to support platforms in optimising their terms of use. The special action aims to ensure compliance with consumer protection requireme…
Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules 2023
Implemented Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amednment Rules 2023
On 15 June 2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs implemented the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules 2023, streamlinining merger processes. These rules amend the previously enacted Companies (Compromises, Arrang…
EU Commission Communication on the Implementation of the 5G cybersecurity Toolbox
Adopted EU Commission Communication on the Implementation of the 5G cybersecurity Toolbox
On 15 June 2023, the European Commission adopted a communication on the implementation of the 5G cybersecurity Toolbox. In particular, the Commission specifies the actions taken and the measures implemented to ensure the appropriate level of cyberse…