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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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European Commission investigation into Alphabet's rules on steering in Google Play compliance with Digital Markets Act

Latest event Date: 2024-03-25 investigation announcement

Announced European Commission investigation into Alphabet's rules on steering in Google Play compliance with Digital Markets Act

On 25 March 2024, the European Commission announced an investigation into Alphabet concerning its compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in relation to the rules on steering in its app store, Google Play. The investigation concerns Article 5(…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity software provider: app stores
under deliberation

European Commission investigation into Apple's rules on steering in the App Store compliance with Digital Markets Act

Latest event Date: 2024-03-25 investigation announcement

Announced European Commission investigation into Apple's rules on steering in the App Store compliance with Digital Markets Act

On 25 March 2024, the European Commission announced an investigation into Apple concerning its compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in relation to its rules on steering in the app store. The investigation concerns Article 5(4) of the DMA, w…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity software provider: app stores
under deliberation

DOJ and 16 state attorneys general lawsuit against Apple over alleged monopolisation of smartphone markets

Latest event Date: 2024-03-21 public lawsuit announcement

Announced DOJ and 16 state attorneys general lawsuit against Apple over alleged monopolisation of smartphone markets

On 21 March 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), joined by 16 state and district attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against Apple for alleged monopolisation or attempted monopolisation of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sher…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity technological consumer goods, software provider: app stores, messaging service provider, infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
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
under deliberation

CCI Investigation into Google's App Store Payment Policies in India

Latest event Date: 2024-03-15 investigation announcement

Announced CCI investigation into Google's app store payment policies

On 15 March 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) announced the initiation of an investigation into Alphabet over its updated payment policies for its app store, the Google Play Store. The investigation follows allegations made by various …

Implementer
India
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity software provider: app stores
adopted

MIIT Notice for apps infringing user rights and interests

Latest event Date: 2024-03-14 order adoption

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…

Implementer
China
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User/subject right
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, other service provider, software provider: app stores
under deliberation

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Contolled Applications Act (HR 7251)

Latest event Date: 2024-03-13 law passage

Passed Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (HR 7251)

On 13 March 2024, the US House of Representatives passed the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (HR 7251). The Act prohibits the distribution, maintenance or update of a foreign adversary-controlled application…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Prohibition of goods and services
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: app stores
in force

Designation of gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA)

Latest event Date: 2024-03-06 order implementation

Implemented Commission order designating six gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA)

On 6 March 2024, the designated gatekeepers are required to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) obligations, such as interoperability and data handling requirements. The companies classified as such are Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Met…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, software provider: app stores, search service provider, software provider: other software, platform intermediary: other
under deliberation

Bill regulating employment relationship intermediated by companies that operate individual private paid passenger transport applications (PLP 12/2024)

Latest event Date: 2024-03-05 law introduction

Introduced Bill regulating employment relationship intermediated by companies that operate individual private paid passenger transport applications (PLP 12/2024)

On 5 March 2024, the Bill regulating employment relationship intermediated by companies that operate individual private paid passenger transport applications (PLP 12/2024) was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil. The proposal aims to est…

Implementer
Brazil
Policy area Labour law
Policy or regulatory element Worker classification or protection regulation
Economic activity software provider: app stores, platform intermediary: other
in force

European Commission investigation into Apple's App Store rules

Latest event Date: 2024-03-04 investigation ruling

Issued European Commission ruling in the investigation into Apple's App Store rules, including EUR 1.8 billion fine for abuse of dominant position

On 4 March 2024, the European Commission issued its ruling in the investigation against Apple for its anti-competitive rules on the App Store, issuing a fine of over EUR 1.8 billion. The Commission found that Apple, the sole provider of App Store fo…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity software provider: app stores
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