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.
188 events advancing 119 policy or regulatory changes:
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Film and Publication Board regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526)
Implemented FPB's regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526)
On 21 April 2024, the Film and Publication Board (FPB)’s regulations addressing harmful and prohibited content under Section 18H and Section 27A of the Films and Publications Act (Notice No. 4526) entered into force. In particular, the service prov…
EDPB Opinion on "Consent or Pay" Models in Online Services
Adopted EDPB Opinion by National Data Protection Authorities on "Consent or Pay" Models in Online Services
On 17 April 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted an opinion on the "consent or pay" model's compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for valid consent. The EDPB emphasised that large online platfo…
Definition of reasonable age verification methods in Attorney General's regulations implementing Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.001/2-3.002/2-3.004)
Opened consultation on regulations implementing Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.003) defining reasonable age verification methods
On 12 April 2024, the Attorney General published the regulations implementing the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.003). The regulations implement Section 501.72(5) of the Florida Statutes, which were amended by the Florida Digital Bill of R…
Data protection regulation in Attorney General's regulations implementing Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.001/2-3.002/2-3.004)
Opened consultation on regulations implementing Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.001/ 2-3.002/2-3.004) including data protection regulation
On 12 April 2024, the Attorney General published the regulations implementing the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (rule 2-3.001/ 2-3.002/ 2-3.003/2-3.004) and opened a public consultation until 3 May 2024. The regulations implement Section 501.72(5)…
Complaint Submission Procedure under the Digital Services Act (DSA)
Adopted AGCOM decision to extend for establishing a submission process of complaints in accordance with DSA (Decision No 89/24/CONS)
On 3 April 2024, the Italian Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) adopted decision No 89/24/CONS to extend the deadline for concluding the procedure initiated by decision No 41/24/CONS aimed at establishing a submission process of complai…
NIST Draft Practice Guide for TLS 1.3 Internet Security Protocol Implementation
Closed Consultation on NIST Practice Guide for TLS 1.3 Internet Security Protocol Implementation
On 1 April 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) closed its consultation on the draft practice guide, "Addressing Visibility Challenges with TLS 1.3 within the Enterprise (NIST Special Publication (SP) 1800-37)". The guide,…
Parental Consent Mechanisms Under COPPA
Issued FTC decision rejecting application for approval of "Privacy-Protective Facial Age Estimation" mechanism for obtaining parental consent under COPPA
On 29 March 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rejected the application by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, Yoti, and SuperAwesome for approval of a new mechanism for obtaining parental consent under the Children Online Privacy Prot…
European Commission guidelines on the mitigation of systemic risks for electoral processes under Digital Service Act
Adopted European Commission guidelines on the mitigation of systemic risks for electoral processes under Digital Service Act
On 26 March 2024, the European Commission adopted the guidelines on the mitigation of systemic risks for electoral processes under the Digital Service Act (DSA). The guidelines recommend mitigation measures and best practices to be undertaken by ver…
Ofcom rules on additional duties for categorised services
Opened consultation on Ofcom rules on additional duties for categorised services
On 25 March 2024, the Office of Communications of the United Kingdom (Ofcom) opened a public consultation on rules on additional duties under the Online Safety Bill for categorised services until 20 May 2024. Under the Bill, online services that fal…
European Commission investigation into Alphabet regarding its alleged self-preferencing on Google Search under the Digital Markets Act
Announced European Commission investigation into Alphabet regarding its alleged self-preferencing on Google Search under the Digital Markets Act
On 25 March 2024, the European Commission opened an investigation into Alphabet concerning its self-preferencing on Google Search and its compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The investigation concerns Art. 6(5) of the DMA, which states th…