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.
541 events advancing 351 policy or regulatory changes:
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EU Commission investigation into TikTok's compliance with DSA requirements to address illegal content and disinformation
Issued EU Commission request for information to TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain
On 17 April 2024, the European Commission issued a request for information to TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission requested details on the risk assessment conducted by …
Framework for bargaining and complaint of unfair treatment processes under Online News Act
Closed consultation on framework for bargaining and complaint of unfair treatment processes under Online News Act
On 12 April 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) closed its consultation on the framework under the Online News Act. The consultation sought comments on the Act's application, specifically on the bargaining pr…
Evaluation of the Terrorist Content Online Regulation
Opened consultation on the Evaluation of the Terrorist Content Online Regulation
On 11 April 2024, the European Commission opened a consultation on the evaluation of the Terrorist Content Online Regulation (Regulation 2021/784) until 9 May 2024. The consultation aims to assess its relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence,…
Roskomnadzor lawsuit against Google over alleged non-compliance with content removal orders (Case no. 05-6675/2023/7-4145/2024)
Issued Moscow City Court ruling upholding RUB 4.6 billion fine imposed on Google over non-compliance with content removal orders (Case no. 7-4145/2024)
On 10 April 2024, the Moscow City Court upheld the decision of the Tagansky District Court of Moscow, imposing an administrative fine on Google LLC amounting to RUB 4’611’738’636 (approximately USD 50.8 million). The Tagansky District Court imposed…
Regulation extending derogation from the ePrivacy Directive to support the detection of child sexual abuse
Passed Regulation on Extension of Derogation from the ePrivacy Directive to support the detection of child sexual abuse by EU Parliament
On 10 April 2024, the European Parliament passed the Regulation on the Extension of Derogation from the ePrivacy Directive until 3 April 2026, specifically for the purpose of identifying Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) online. The extension conce…
Content Moderation Regulation in CONANDA Resolution No. 245 Providing for the Rights of Children and Adolescents in a Digital Environment
Implemented CONANDA Resolution No. 245 Providing for the Rights of Children and Adolescents in a Digital Environment including Content Moderation Requirements
On 9 April 2024, Resolution No. 245 Providing for the Rights of Children and Adolescents in a Digital Environment was implemented by the National Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents (CONANDA). This Resolution requires companies provid…
Content moderation regulation in Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act of 2023 (COPPA/S 1418/ HR 7890)
Introduced Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA/HR 7890) including content moderation regulation to the House of Representatives
On 9 April 2024, the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA/HR 7890), the companion Bill of S 1418, was introduced in the House of Representatives of the United States. In particul…
Content moderation authority governance in Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising
Entry into force with grace period of Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising including new authority to enforce transparency obligations
On 9 April 2024, the Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising entered into force with a grace period. The Regulation outlines transparency obligations concerning political advertising, including advertising displayed on…
Content moderation measures in Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising
Entry into force with grace period of Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising including content moderation obligations
On 9 April 2024, the Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising entered into force with a grace period. The Regulation outlines transparency obligations concerning political advertising, including advertising displayed on…
Content Moderation Regulation in Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act (HB 1126)
Adopted Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act including Content Moderation Requirements (HB 1126)
On 8 April 2024, the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act was adopted by the Senate. The act imposes content moderation obligations on digital service providers, particularly concerning material deemed harmful to minors. Providers must d…