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.
240 events advancing 162 policy or regulatory changes:
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ACM investigation into KPN's acquisition of Youfone
Closed ACM investigation into KPN's acquisition of Youfone
On 21 March 2023, the Dutch Authority Consumer and Market (ACM) closed its investigation into KPN's acquisition of Youfone. ACM has approved KPN's acquisition of Youfone after an in-depth investigation into its impact on the mobile telecommunication…
PDPC investigation into Whiz Communications for allegedly breaching data protection obligations under PDPA
Issued PDPC ruling following investigation into Whiz Communications for breaching data protection obligations under PDPA
On 21 March 2024, the Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) ruled that Whiz Communications failed to adequately protect customers' personal data and imposed a financial penalty of SGD 9'000. The ruling follows an incident where the or…
Interoperability Regulation in the Electronic Communications Law (PKE)
Closed Consultation on the Electronic Communications Law (PKE) including interoperability regulation
On 12 March 2024, the Ministry of Digitalisation closed the public consultation on the new Electronic Communications Act, which includes an interoperability regulation. The Act introduces the concept of harmonised frequencies. These are frequencies …
User Rights in the Electronic Communications Law (PKE)
Closed Consultation on the Electronic Communications Law including User Rights
On 12 March 2024, the Ministry of Digitalisation closed the public consultation on the Electronic Communications Act, which includes provisions on users' rights. The Act aims to strengthen the consumer's position in the relationship with the service…
Act implementing the Electronic Communications Law (wPKE)
Closed consultation on Act implementing the Electronic Communications Law (wPKE)
On 12 March 2024, the Ministry of Digitalization closed its consultation on the Act implementing the Electronic Communications Law (wPKE), transposing the European Electronic Communications Code (ECE). The consultation sought feedback on the propose…
Robocall Enforcement Partnership between FCC and Georgia's Office of the Attorney General
Adopted Robocall Enforcement Partnership between FCC and Georgia's Office of the Attorney General
On 11 March 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a formal partnership with Georgia's Office of the Attorney General (Georgia AG) to protect consumers against robocall scams. This partnership is part of a series of Memoranda o…
FCC Rules to Prevent and Eliminate Digital Discrimination in Broadband Access
Closed consultation on FCC Rules to prevent discrimination in access to broadband services
On 4 March 2024, the public consultation closed on the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposed rules to prevent and eliminate digital discrimination in access to broadband services under the Infrastructure Act. The Rules aim to prevent d…
Cybersecurity Regulation in Ofcom Resilience Guidance for Communications Providers
Closed consultation on draft Resilience Guidance for Communications Providers including cybersecurity provisions
On 1 March 2024, the UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) closed its consultation on the draft guidance for communications providers on resilience related security duties. The guidance identifies technology, physical and cybersecurity vulnerabilities…
FCC inquiry into framework to ensure car manufacturers and wireless carriers are taking steps to assist abuse survivors
Announced FCC inquiry into framework to ensure car manufacturers and wireless carriers are taking steps to assist abuse survivors
On 28 February 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the agency would conduct an inquiry to determine how the current legal framework can be used to prevent the misuse of connected car services for harassment and intimidat…
KFST Investigation into Norlys' Acquisition of Telia's Danish Operations
Issued ruling in KFST investigation into Norlys' Acquisition of Telia's Danish Business
On 28 February 2024, the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority (KFST) approved Norlys' acquisition of Telia's Danish business, which includes mobile telephony, broadband, and TV services. The approval came with several binding commitments for No…