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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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adopted

Ofcom guidance on Online Safety Act's applicability to Generative AI and chatbots

Latest event Date: 2024-11-08 outline adoption

Adopted Ofcom guidance on Online Safety Act’s applicability to Generative AI and chatbots

On 8 November 2024, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued an open letter to online service providers providing guidance and detailing the Online Safety Act’s applicability to Generative AI and chatbots. The guidance clarifies that platforms al…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development, search service provider
processing consultation

CRTC Code of Conduct Respecting Bargaining in Relation to Online News Content

Latest event Date: 2024-11-07 order consultation closed

Closed consultation on CRTC Code of Conduct Respecting Bargaining in Relation to Online News Content

On 7 November 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) closes a consultation on the CRTC Code of Conduct Respecting Bargaining in Relation to Online News Content. The Code aims to enforce fair bargaining practices…

Implementer
Canada
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content remuneration regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: other
adopted

PIPC joint deepfake sex crime response plan of related ministries

Latest event Date: 2024-11-06 order announcement

Adopted PIPC joint deepfake sex crime response plan of related ministries including strengthening measures to respond to deepfake sexual crimes

On 6 November 2024, South Korea's Personal Information Protection Committee (PIPC) published a joint deepfake sex crime response plan of related ministries, focusing on interagency cooperation and preventive measures. The plan introduces stricter pe…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
in force

Lawsuit against TikTok over alleged failure to delete online content classified as illegal (Case No. 12-1882/2024)

Latest event Date: 2024-11-05 public lawsuit ruling

Issued ruling in lawsuit against TikTok over alleged failure to delete online content classified as illegal

On 5 November 2024, the Tagansky District of Moscow issued a ruling against TikTok Pte. Ltd. (Case No. 12-1882/2024), imposing a fine of RUB 4 million (approx. USD 40'725). TikTok was found in violation of Part 2 of Article 13.41 of the Code of Admi…

Implementer
Russia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
in force

Lawsuit against Apple Distribution International over alleged failure to delete online content classified as illegal (Case No. 05-3397/2024)

Latest event Date: 2024-11-05 public lawsuit ruling

Issued ruling in lawsuit against Apple Distribution International over alleged failure to delete online content classified as illegal

On 5 November 2024, the Tagansky District Court of Moscow issued a ruling against Apple (Case No. 05-3397/2024), imposing a fine of RUB 3.6 million (approx. USD 36'646). Apple was found in violation of Part 2 of Article 13.41 of the Code of Administ…

Implementer
Russia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity search service provider, software provider: other software
in force

Lawsuit against Mozilla over alleged failure to delete online content classified as illegal (Case No. 05-3744/2024)

Latest event Date: 2024-11-05 public lawsuit ruling

Issued ruling in lawsuit against Mozilla over alleged failure to delete online content classified as illegal

On 5 November 2024, the Tagansky District Court of Moscow issued a ruling against Mozilla Corporation (Case No. 05-3744/2024), imposing a fine of RUB 3.5 million (approx. USD 35’633). Mozilla was found in violation of Part 2 of Article 13.41 of the …

Implementer
Russia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity search service provider
under investigation

Ministry of Home Affairs investigation into false statements reposted on Facebook and Instagram from TJC's October posts

Latest event Date: 2024-11-05 investigation interim ruling

Issued MHA order to POFMA Office to issue targeted correction directions to Meta pertaining to alleged false statements on executions and drug trafficking

On 5 November 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs of Singapore (MHA) issued an order to the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act Office (POFMA Office) to issue targeted correction directions to Meta Platforms. The order relates to t…

Implementer
Singapore
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
under deliberation

Bill No. 32/XVI/1st implementing Digital Services Act, designating competent authorities and coordinator, outlining intermediary obligations, and establishing sanctions framework

Latest event Date: 2024-11-04 law introduction

Introduced Bill No. 32/XVI/1st to implement Digital Services Act, including designating competent authorities and coordinator, outlining intermediary obligations, and establishing sanctions framework

On 4 November 2024, the Bill No. 32/XVI/1st implementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) was presented to the Parliament. The Bill designates the National Communications Authority (ANACOM) as the Digital Services Coordinat…

Implementer
Portugal
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation authority governance
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, search service provider, platform intermediary: other
adopted

EU Commission implementing regulation laying down templates concerning the transparency reporting obligations under DSA

Latest event Date: 2024-11-04 order adoption

Adopted EU Commission implementing regulation laying down templates concerning the transparency reporting obligations under DSA

On 4 November 2024, the European Commission adopted the Implementing Regulation laying down templates concerning the transparency reporting obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Implementing Regulation is applicable to intermediary s…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, platform intermediary: other
in force

Revising Existing Procedures on Reporting via Technology Act (REPORT Act/SB 474)

Latest event Date: 2024-11-03 law implementation

Implemented Revising Existing Procedures on Reporting via Technology Act (REPORT Act/SB 474)

On 3 November 2024, the Revising Existing Procedures on Reporting via Technology Act (REPORT Act/SB 474) enters into force. The Act includes mandatory reporting obligations for online platforms to the National CyberTipline regarding online sexual ex…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
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