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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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…
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…
CMA investigation into partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic, and Microsoft's hiring of former employees and related arrangements with Inflection AI
Opened consultation on partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic, and Microsoft’s hiring of former employees and related arrangements with Inflection AI
On 24 April 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a public consultation on the partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic, and Microsoft’s hiring of former employees and related arrangements with In…
Tribunal case on ICO action against Experian for unlawful processing of data
Dismissed Information Commissioner Appeal of UK Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) in case against Experian for alleged unlawful processing of data
On 22 April 2024, the UK Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) dismissed the Information Commissioner's Appeal of the ruling of the First-Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) in its case against Experian for alleged unlawful processing of da…
Automated Vehicles Bill
Closed Call for Evidence on Automated Vehicles Bill
On 18 April 2024, the call for evidence on the Automated Vehicles Bill closed when the report deadline of the UK House of Commons Public Bill Committee's report was reached. The Bill aims to establish a framework to enable the deployment of self-dri…
ICO Inquiry on Accuracy Principle in Generative AI Development
Opened Consultation on ICO Inquiry on Accuracy Principle in Generative AI Development
On 12 April 2024, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) of the United Kingdom launched the third consultation in its series on generative AI, focusing on the accuracy principle of data protection law as it applies to generative AI development.…
Bank of England and FCA guidance on Digital Securities Sandbox
Opened consultation on Bank of England and FCA draft guidance on Digital Securities Sandbox
On 3 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England opened a public consultataion on the draft guidance on the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) until 29 May 2024. The DSS aims to amend UK regulations to facilitate the use …
Ofcom rules on additional duties for categorised services
Opened consultation on Ofcom rules on additional duties for categorised services
On 25 March 2024, the Office of Communications of the United Kingdom (Ofcom) opened a public consultation on rules on additional duties under the Online Safety Bill for categorised services until 20 May 2024. Under the Bill, online services that fal…
Voluntary Code of Good Practice on Transparency in Music Streaming
Adopted Voluntary Code of Good Practice on Transparency in Music Streaming
On 31 January 2024, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) published the Voluntary Code of Good Practice on Transparency in Music Streaming, which is agreed on by trade body signatories from the music industry. Under the Code, digital service p…