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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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437 events advancing 287 policy or regulatory changes:
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Ministry of Digital Economy and Society investigation into online gambling website

Latest event Date: 2024-03-22 investigation announcement

Announced DES investigation into online gambling website

On 22 March 2024, the Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES) announced the launch of an investigation into an online gambling website. The Ministry of DES, in coordination with Internet Service Providers (ISPs), has taken measures to temporar…

Implementer
Thailand
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: other
in force

Amendments to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce Act/Bill no. 2120122/Act no.19255)

Latest event Date: 2024-03-22 law implementation

Implemented Act amending Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce Act/Bill no. 2120122/Act no.19255)

On 22 March 2024, the Act amending Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce Act/Bill no. 2120122/Act no.19255) entered into force. The Act broadens competencies for certain institutions. Previously, the Fair Trade Commission was the on…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Consumer protection authority governance
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce, other service provider, platform intermediary: other
under deliberation

AGCM investigation into Booking's alleged abuse of dominant position

Latest event Date: 2024-03-22 investigation announcement

Announced AGCM investigation into Booking's alleged abuse of dominant position

On 22 March 2024, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) opened an investigation into Booking's alleged abuse of its dominant position in the market for online intermediation and booking services. The investigation specifically concerns an alleged…

Implementer
Italy
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: other
in force

AGCOM guidelines on internal complaint management system in accordance with Platform to Business Regulation and Digital Service Act

Latest event Date: 2024-03-20 outline implementation

Implemented AGCOM guidelines on internal complaint management system in accordance with Platform to Business Regulation and Digital Service Act

On 20 March 2024, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) issued guidelines on the internal complaint management system for online intermediation services in accordance with the provisions of the Platform to Business Regulation (P2B …

Implementer
Italy
Policy area Other operating conditions
Policy or regulatory element Organisational requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: other
in force

GVH investigation into Deutsche Lotto- und Sportwetten Ltd regarding Deceiving Advertising

Latest event Date: 2024-03-20 investigation ruling

Imposed Competition Authority Fine on Deutsche Lotto- und Sportwetten Ltd for Deceptive Advertising

On 20 March 2024, the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) imposed a fine of HUF 345 million on Deutsche Lotto- und Sportwetten Ltd, a Maltese-registered company. The company was found to have deliberately misled consumers by advertising games that…

Implementer
Hungary
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: other
processing consultation

Inquiry on Competition Regulation of Digital Platforms

Latest event Date: 2024-03-18 inquiry consultation closed

Closed Public Consultation in Inquiry on Economic and Competitive Regulation of Digital Platforms

On 18 March 2024, the Secretariat of Economic Reforms of the Ministry of Finance closed a public consultation on the economic and competitive regulation of digital platforms in Brazil. Recognising the increased importance of digital platforms for th…

Implementer
Brazil
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Competition authority governance
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, software provider: app stores, search service provider, software provider: other software, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
adopted

Registration requirement for hosts and user identification requirement in Regulation on data collection and sharing on short-term rental platforms

Latest event Date: 2024-03-18 law adoption

Adopted Regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rentals including registration requirement by Council

On 18 March 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rentals, including a registration requirement for hosts. The regulation would require individuals using online pla…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User identification requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: other
adopted

Data-sharing measures in Regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rental services

Latest event Date: 2024-03-18 law adoption

Adopted Regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rentals including data-sharing measures by Council

On 18 March 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rentals, including data-sharing measures. The regulation aims to harmonise and streamline the framework for data g…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity other service provider, platform intermediary: other
in consultation

Digital platform services inquiry 2020-2025

Latest event Date: 2024-03-18 inquiry consultation opened

Opened consultation on ACCC digital platform services inquiry report revisiting general search services

On 18 March 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) opened a public consultation on the digital platform services inquiry report, revisiting general search services until 17 April 2024. The purpose of this consultation is to …

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, platform intermediary: other
adopted

2024 Special Actions for Clear Cyberspace (Qinming 2024)

Latest event Date: 2024-03-15 outline adoption

Adopted Special Actions for "Clear Cyberspace" including Content Moderation

On 15 March 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) implemented a series of "clear" special actions aimed at improving the network ecology. The actions focus on rectifying outstanding issues on the Internet. The special actions include st…

Implementer
China
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: other
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