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.
88 events advancing 61 policy or regulatory changes:
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Lawsuit concerning the processing and analysis of personal data for targeted advertising (Case C-446/21)
Issued Advocate General's Opinion on processing and analysis of personal data for targeted advertising (Case C-446/21)
On 25 April 2024, the Advocate General (AG) delivered an opinion on case C-446/21, addressing the processing of personal data for targeted advertising under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The case, based on a preliminary reference fi…
eSafety Commissioner Removal Notices to X Corp regarding Extreme Violent Content
Issued extension of interim injunction by Federal Court against X Corp for Removal of Extreme Violent Content
On 24 April 2024, the Federal Court of Australia granted a further interim injunction against X Corp, compelling the platform to hide Class 1 material, specifically extreme violent video content related to an alleged terrorist act in Sydney on 15 Ap…
Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 8038)
Signed Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 8038) as incorporated in Bill making emergency supplemental appropriations (HR 815)
On 24 April 2024, the Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (HR 8038) was signed by the US President as part of the Bill making emergency supplemental appropriations (HR 815) to incorporate the 21st Century Peace through St…
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (HR 8038)
Signed Bill making emergency supplemental appropriations (HR 815) incorporating the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (HR 8038)
On 24 April 2024, HR 815 making emergency supplemental appropriations to incorporate the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, including the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, was signed by the President of t…
AGCOM Resolution no. 61/24/CONS on the technical and process methods for ascertaining the age of majority of users
Closed consultation on AGCOM Resolution no. 61/24/CONS on the technical and process methods for ascertaining the age of majority of users
On 24 April 2024, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) closed the public consultation on the draft resolution no. 61/24/CONS on the technical and process methods for ascertaining the age of the majority of users. The resolution im…
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…
Qingming Special Action to Rectify 'Self-Media' Trend
Launch of Qingming Special Action to Rectify 'Self-Media' Trend
On 21 April 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China initiated a two-month national campaign aimed at regulating 'self-media' activities across the country. This operation focuses on curbing the practice of fabricating news for traffic and enhan…
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…
AP opinion on privacy risks of Facebook pages in relation to government communications
Published AP opinion on privacy risks of Facebook pages in relation to government communications
On 19 April 2024, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) issued an opinion to the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), advising on the discontinuation of Facebook pages by the government due to identified privacy risks. This advic…