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.
585 events advancing 342 policy or regulatory changes:
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BEREC's report on the entry of large content and application providers into the markets for electronic communications networks and services
Closed consultation on BEREC's report on the entry of large content and application providers into the markets for electronic communications networks and services
On 24 March 2024, the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) closed the public consultation on the report on the entry of Large content and application providers (CAPs) into the markets for electronic communications networ…
BEREC Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services
Closed consultation on BEREC Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services
On 24 April 2024, the consultation on the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services closed. The BEREC gathered information related to the impact of cloud and edge computing developm…
Regulation establishing a European Health Data Space (EHDS) including rules for portability and sharing of health data
Passed Regulation establishing a European Health Data Space (EHDS) by European Parliament
On 24 April 2024, the Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) was passed by the European Parliament. The Regulation introduces an opt-out mechanism, granting individuals the right to decide whether their health data, such as patient summ…
European Commission's second decision designating Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act
Implemented additional obligations for XVideos as Very Large Online Platform under Digital Services Act
On 23 April 2024, additional obligations for adult entertainment platform XVideos as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act (DSA) came into effect. The additional obligations include submitting risk assessment reports to the Commi…
EU Commission investigation into TikTok's compliance with DSA requirements to address illegal content and disinformation
Launched EU Commission formal investigation into TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain
On 22 April 2024, the European Commission announced it had initiated formal proceedings to investigate TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission will assess whether the compa…
EDPB Rules of Procedure, public information note and template complaint forms under EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Announced EDPB Rules of Procedure, public information note and template complaint forms under EU-US Data Privacy Framework
On 18 April 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced that it had adopted rules of procedure, template complaint forms and a public information note and under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The adopted documents aim to suppo…
Regulation on a Framework for Financial Data Access
Passed by EU Parliament Committee regulation for a framework for financial data access
On 18 April 2024, the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament voted to adopt a proposal for a regulation that aims to establish a framework for financial data access while amending existing regulations as part of the re…
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…
EDPB Opinion 6/2024 on the draft list of the Latvian SA on processing operations exempt from the data protection impact assessment requirement
Adopted EDPB Opinion 6/2024 on the draft list of the Latvian SA on processing operations exempt from the data protection impact assessment requirement
On 16 April 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted its Opinion 6/2024 on the draft list of the Latvian supervisory authority (SA) on processing operations exempt from the data protection impact assessment requirement, pursuant to Ar…
UOOU investigation into Avast for alleged illegal sales of user data
Issued UOOU riling following investigation into Avast over alleged illegal sales of user data including CZK 351 million fine
On 15 April 2024, the Czech Office for Personal Data Protection (UOOU) imposed a fine of CZK 351 million on Avast Software for the unauthorised processing of personal data of its antivirus program and browser extensions users during part of 2019. Av…