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.
4368 events advancing 2935 policy or regulatory changes:
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TC260 Batch of 16 National Cybersecurity Standards
Adopted TC260 Batch of 16 National Cybersecurity Standards
On 25 April 2024, China's National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) adopted 16 national cybersecurity standards. The standards aim to enhance the security and resilience of cybersecurity technologies across various se…
FTC public lawsuit against Doxo over alleged deceptive practices
Announced FTC public lawsuit against Doxo over alleged deceptive practices
On 25 April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States of America announced a public lawsuit against digital payment provider Doxo, including its CEO and Vice President. The lawsuit charges Doxo with using misleading search advert…
CNIL notice regarding data minimisation in the recruitment process
Issued CNIL notice regarding data minimisation in the recruitment process
On 25 April 2024, the French Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) issued a notice after receiving complaints about excessive data collection in the context of a recruitment process. The unknown company in question asked appl…
Lawsuit concerning the processing and analysis of personal data for targeted advertising (Case C-446/21)
Issued Advocate General's Opinion on processing and analysis of personal data for targeted advertising (Case C-446/21)
On 25 April 2024, the Advocate General (AG) delivered an opinion on case C-446/21, addressing the processing of personal data for targeted advertising under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The case, based on a preliminary reference fi…
Worker Monitoring Regulation in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Passed by Parliament Platform Work Directive including worker monitoring regulation
On 25 April 2024, the European Parliament passed the directive on improving working conditions in digital platform work ("Platform Work Directive"), including regulations on the use of worker data and algorithms by digital platforms. The Directive …
Rule reestablishing FCC authority over broadband providers under Title II of the Communications Act (Net Neutrality Rules)
Adopted FCC rule to reestablish authority over broadband providers under Title II of Communications Act
On 25 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to reclassify broadband service as a Title II telecommunications service in the United States of America. This decision establishes a national standard which restores oversight auth…
Mandatory data sharing requirements in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Passed by Parliament Platform Work Directive including mandatory data sharing requirements
On 25 April 2024, the European Parliament passed the Directive on improving working conditions in platform work ^Platform Work Directive"), including mandatory data sharing requirements. In particular, digital labour platforms will be required to pr…
Data protection for workers in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Passed by Parliament Platform Work Directive including data protection for workers
On 25 April 2024, the European Parliament passed the Directive on improving working conditions in platform work (Platform Work Directive), including data protection for workers. Under the Directive, digital platforms will be prohibited from processi…
Regulation of employment status in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Passed by Parliament Platform Work Directive including regulation of employment status
On 25 April 2024, the European Parliament passed the Directive on improving working conditions in platform work ("Platform Work Directive"), including regulation of employment status. Under the Directive, the relationship between a digital labour pl…
PIPC Investigation into STG24 Co. over alleged violations of personal information protection regulations
Issued ruling in PIPC Investigation into STG24 Co. over alleged violations of personal information protection regulations
On 24 April 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) conducted its 7th plenary session, where it resolved to impose sanctions on six businesses for failing to adhere to the Personal Information Protection Act. The PIPC imposed a p…