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.
21 events advancing 18 policy or regulatory changes:
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CMA investigation into merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK
Issued CMA statement in investigation into the merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson
On 2 May 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued a statement on its investigation into the merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson. The statement assesses the potential anti-competitive effects arising from the merger. It ana…
CJEU lawsuit concerning national authority access to identification data on the basis of IP address during investigations of online counterfeits (C-470/21)
Issued CJEU ruling in lawsuit concerning national authority access to identification data on the basis of IP address during investigations of online counterfeits (C-470/21)
On 30 April 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a judgment in Case C-470/21, addressing the compatibility of certain data processing operations with EU law, specifically concerning the general and indiscriminate retention …
FCC investigation into Verizon Communications for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
Issued FCC ruling following an investigation into Verizon Communications for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
On 29 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ruling against Verizon Communications, fining the company USD 46’901’250 for failing to protect customers' location information and for sharing it without consent. This decision …
FCC investigation into T-Mobile for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
Issued FCC ruling following an investigation into T-Mobile for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
On 29 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ruling against T-Mobile, fining the company USD 80’080’000 for failing to protect customers' location information and for sharing it without consent. This decision enforces the d…
FCC investigation into Sprint Corporation for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
Issued FCC ruling following an investigation into Sprint Corporation for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
On 29 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ruling against Sprint Corporation, fining the company USD 12’240’000 for failing to protect customers' location information and for sharing it without consent. This decision enfo…
FCC investigation into AT&T for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
Issued FCC ruling following an investigation into AT&T for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
On 29 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ruling against AT&T, fining the company USD 57 million for failing to protect customers' location information and for sharing it without consent. This decision enforces the data …
Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks (Gigabit Infrastructure Act)
Adopted regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications network (Gigabit Infrastructure Act) by Council
On 29 April 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks (Gigabit Infrastructure Act). The Act aims to facilitate and support the implementation…
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act
Implemented Part 1 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act
On 29 April 2024, Part 1 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 was fully implemented after the Secretary of State issued implementing regulations (Commencement Regulations No.2). The Act requires manufacturers of con…
FCC Restoration of Title II Classification for Broadband Services
Adopted Title II Reclassification for Broadband Services
On 25 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to reclassify broadband service as a Title II telecommunications service in the United States of America. This decision establishes a national standard which restores oversight auth…
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…