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.
2592 events advancing 1855 policy or regulatory changes:
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MCMC code of conduct for internet messaging and social media service providers
Opened consultation on MCMC draft code of conduct for internet messaging and social media service providers
On 22 October 2024, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) opened a public consultation on the draft Code of Conduct (Best Practices) for Internet Messaging and Social Media Service Providers, open until 5 November 2024. The c…
AMF list of unauthorised foreign exchange market and crypto-derivative investment sites
Adopted AMF list of unauthorised foreign exchange market and crypto-derivative investment sites
On 22 October 2024, the Financial Markets Authority (AMF) and the Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) issued a warning against several unauthorised actors offering investments in the non-regulated Forex market and in crypto-asset …
Office of Competition and Consumer Protection investigation into Meta over press content presentation changes
Announced investigation into Meta over press content presentation changes
On 22 October 2024, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) opened an investigation into Meta Platforms following alterations to how press content is displayed on Facebook. The investigation aims to determine whether the changes, w…
SEC investigation into technological companies over alleged misleading cybersecurity disclosures
Issued ruling in SEC investigation into technological companies over alleged misleading cybersecurity disclosures
On 22 October 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged four companies, Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, and Mimecast Limited, with providing materially misleading information …
European Affairs Committee inquiry on UK-EU Data Adequacy
Issued findings following inquiry into UK-EU Data Adequacy
On 22 October 2024, the House of Lords European Affairs Committee wrote to the Secretary of State outlining conclusions and recommendations from their inquiry into UK-EU data adequacy. The inquiry, launched in March 2024, was driven by the June 2025…
Authority for Consumers and Markets investigation into online store Berkenbosch Mode over alleged misleading practices
Issued ACM warning against online store Berkenbosch Mode over alleged misleading practices
On 22 October 2024, the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) issued a warning to the online store Berkenbosch Mode, citing the company's use of misleading practices. The warning states that the website lacks transparency regarding delivery time…
Ministry of Home Affairs investigation into websites for allegedly facilitating distribution of hostile information campaigns
Adopted IMDA order blocking inauthentic websites
On 22 October 2024, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) issued an order under Section 16 of the Broadcasting Act 1994 to Internet Access Service Providers (IASPs) in Singapore, directing them to disable access to ten websites identified …
CFPB Personal Financial Data Rights Rule
Adopted Final Rule on Personal Financial Data Rights by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
On 22 October 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) adopted the final rule on personal financial data rights. The rule mandates financial institutions to provide consumers with their data in a secure and usable format upon request. T…
SEC Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox
Announced SEC Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox
On 21 October 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it is advancing its Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox project to support digital asset innovation in Thailand. The initiative aims to enhance service efficiency, reduce o…
FCC's Privacy and Data Protection Task Force partnerships with ten state Attorneys General
Announced FCC’s Privacy and Data Protection Task Force partnerships with ten state Attorneys General
On 21 October 2024, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Privacy and Data Protection Task Force announced partnerships with ten state Attorneys General, expanding efforts to protect consumer privacy, data, and cybersecurity. These partnersh…