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.
332 events advancing 241 policy or regulatory changes:
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Amendments to the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce Act/Bill no. 2120122/Act no.19255)
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…
Inquiry on Competition Regulation of Digital Platforms
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…
ACCC lawsuit against Bloomex concerning fair marketing and advertising practices
Issued ruling in ACCC lawsuit against Bloomex concerning fair marketing and advertising practices
On 15 March 2024, the Australian Federal Court issued its ruling in the lawsuit brought forward by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The Court ordered Bloomex, an online florist and gift retailer, to pay AUD 1 million in pen…
KCSC investigation into foreign e-commerce platforms' compliance with harmful to minors labelling and age verification requirements
Issued KCSC ruling following investigation into foreign e-commerce platforms' compliance with harmful to minors labelling and age verification requirements
On 14 March 2024, the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) issued a ruling requiring access blocking for adult products following an investigation into foreign e-commerce platforms' compliance with harmful to minors labelling and adult v…
MIIT Notice for apps infringing user rights and interests
Issued MIIT Notice for Apps Infringing User Rights and Interests in March 2024
On 14 March 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued an order listing 62 apps and SDKs that were found to commit user rights violations. In particular, the apps and SDKs were found to breach the Personal Inform…
PIPC investigation into True Good Travel, Luan Korea, and D.H. International over alleged non-compliance with Personal Information Protection Act
Issued PIPC fines to True Good Travel, Luan Korea, and D.H. International for breaching Personal Information Protection Act
On 14 March 2024, the Korean Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) imposed fines of KRW 339'907 million and penalties of KRW 18 million on True Good Travel, Luan Korea, and D.H. International. The companies were found to have violated Ar…
EU Commission investigation into AliExpress' compliance with DSA requirements regarding risk assessment and consumer protection measures
Announced EU Commission formal proceedings against AliExpress to investigate compliance with DSA requirements regarding risk assessment and consumer protection measures
On 14 March 2024, the European Commission announced the opening of formal proceedings to assess potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) by AliExpress. The decision to open formal proceedings follows a preliminary investigation conducted…
Investigation into compliance with age verification requirement in Measures Related to Overseas Online Platforms framework
Announced Measures Related to Overseas Online Platforms framework including investigation into compliance with age verification requirement
On 13 March 2024, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) issued the Measures Related to Overseas Online Platforms framework at the Emergency Economic Ministers' Meeting chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. The framework aims to ensure…
Investigation into compliance with fair advertising practice requirements in Measures Related to Overseas Online Platforms framework
Announced Measures Related to Overseas Online Platforms framework including investigation into compliance with fair advertising practice requirements
On 13 March 2024, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) issued the Measures Related to Overseas Online Platforms framework at the Emergency Economic Ministers' Meeting chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. The framework aims to ensure…
Business registration requirements in Measures Related to Overseas Online Platforms framework
Announced Measures Related to Overseas Online Platforms framework including business registration requirements
On 13 March 2024, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) issued the Measures Related to Overseas Online Platforms framework at the Emergency Economic Ministers' Meeting chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. The framework aims to ensure…