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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

Latest event Date: 2023-06-16 order consultation closed

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…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Competition authority governance
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
concluded

CMA investigation into the acquisition of iRobot by Amazon

Latest event Date: 2023-06-16 investigation closure

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 "…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Merger control regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce, technological consumer goods
rejected

Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (H 5354)

Latest event Date: 2023-06-16 law rejection

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…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
in force

2022 Amendment of Telecommunications Business Act

Latest event Date: 2023-06-16 law implementation

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 …

Implementer
Japan
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce, other service provider, search service provider, platform intermediary: other
in force

Revision of VAT Act including taxation requirements for electronic platforms

Latest event Date: 2023-06-16 law adoption

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…

Implementer
Switzerland
Policy area Taxation
Policy or regulatory element Indirect taxes
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
adopted

Slovak Republic Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention No. 108 on Data Protection (CETS 223 Protocol)

Latest event Date: 2023-06-15 treaty adoption

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…

Implementer
Slovakia
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
in force

CNIL investigation into CRITEO compliance with GDPR obligation to obtain user consent for collecting and processing data

Latest event Date: 2023-06-15 investigation ruling

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…

Implementer
France
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity online advertising provider
adopted

State Administration for Market Regulation Limited special action for optimisation of platforms' terms of use

Latest event Date: 2023-06-15 order adoption

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…

Implementer
China
Policy area Other operating conditions
Policy or regulatory element User/subject right
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
in force

Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules 2023

Latest event Date: 2023-06-15 order implementation

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…

Implementer
India
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Merger control regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

EU Commission Communication on the Implementation of the 5G cybersecurity Toolbox

Latest event Date: 2023-06-15 outline adoption

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…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Public procurement
Policy or regulatory element Public procurement blacklisting
Economic activity infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
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