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.
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Updated OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence
Adopted Updated OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence
On 3 May 2024, the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting updated the OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to adapt to the rapid advancements in AI technologies, particularly the emergence of general-purpose and generative AI. The Principles ai…
Dutch Data Protection Authority Guidance on Facial Recognition
Adopted Dutch Data Protection Authority guidance on facial recognition
On 2 May 2024, the Data Protection Authority (DPA) published guidance on the legal framework for facial recognition. The DPA states that facial recognition is generally prohibited, with a few exceptions. First, the GDPR does not apply to the use of …
5th EU-Japan High Level Economic Dialogue
Issued statement on 5th EU-Japan High Level Economic Dialogue
On 2 May 2024, representatives of the European Commission and Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs as well as its Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry held 5th EU-Japan High Level Economic Dialogue. The Dialogue contains a number of points, inclu…
AP Guidelines for scraping by private individuals and private organisations
Announced AP Guidelines for scraping by private individuals and private organisations
On 1 May 2024, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) announced the publication of its Guidelines for scraping by private individuals and private organisations. The Guidelines set out the data protection implications of scraping, which is the auto…
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 …
European Commission Digital Markets Act Whistleblower Tool
Announced establishment of European Commission Digital Markets Act Whistleblower Tool
On 30 April 2024, the European Commission announced the establishment of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) Whistleblower Tool. The tool is designed to enable individuals to report if the entities designated as gatekeepers engaged in actions and practice…
European Commission Digital Services Act whistleblower tool
Announced establishment of European Commission Digital Services Act whistleblower tool
On 30 April 2024, the European Commission announced the establishment of the Digital Services Act (DSA) Whistleblower Tool. The tool is designed to allow individuals possessing information about very large online platforms (VLOPs) and search engines…
European Commission legislation on fair telework and the right to disconnect
Opened consultation on European Commission on potential legislation on fair telework and the right to disconnect
On 30 April 2024, the Commission announced the initiation of a first-stage consultation with European social partners regarding the development of EU legislation on fair telework and the right to disconnect. The consultation, which is open until 11 …
EU Commission investigation into Meta's compliance with DSA requirements to address illegal content and disinformation
Opened European Commission formal proceedings against Meta over alleged non-compliance with DSA requirements to address illegal content and disinformation
On 30 April 2024, the European Commission initiated formal proceedings to investigate whether Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has failed to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The investigation focuses on several alleged …
Commission investigation into Apple over qualification of iPadOS as a core platform service under the Digital Markets Act
Issued European Commission ruling designating Apple's iPadOS as a core platform service under the Digital Markets Act
On 29 April 2024, the European Commission designated Apple's operating system for tablets, iPadOS, as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), following an investigation initiated on 5 September 2023. The investigation was opened to assess …