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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European Commission communication on EU's external digital policy
European Commission closes consultation on drafting communication on EU’s external digital policy
On 21 May 2025, the European Commission closes the consultation on drafting a communication on the EU’s external digital policy. The planned communication will set out a strategy to strengthen the EU’s position in global technology, reduce dependenc…
Federal Trade Commission inquiry into censorship practices by technology platforms
Federal Trade Commission closes consultation on censorship practices by technology platforms
On 21 May 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closes the public consultation on censorship practices by technology firms. The consultation sought to understand how platforms may have violated the law by restricting user's access based on their …
Public procurement access in Law on Promoting Private Economy
Law on Promoting Private Economy including public procurement access enters into force
On 20 May 2025, the Law on Promoting Private Economy enters into force. The Law stipulates that public procurement and other public resource transactions must be conducted in an open and transparent manner, and that all economic organisations, inclu…
National Commission on Informatics and Liberty recommendation on use of location data from connected vehicles
National Commission on Informatics and Liberty closes consultation on draft recommendation on use of location data from connected vehicles
On 20 May 2025, the National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL) closes its consultation on a draft recommendation focused on location data usage by connected vehicles in the technological consumer goods sector. The draft offers practical g…
Lawsuit against Apple Distribution International over alleged failure to delete prohibited online content (Case No. 05-0379/2025)
Tagansky District Court issued ruling against Apple Distribution International over alleged failure to delete online content classified as illegal
On 19 May 2025, the Tagansky District Court of Moscow issued a ruling against Apple Distribution International (Case No. 05-0379/2025) for a violation of Part 2 of Article 13.41 of the Code of Administrative Offences. The provision concerns the fail…
Lawsuit against Apple Distribution International for alleged LGBT content violations
Tagansky District Court fined Apple for alleged dissemination of prohibited sexual content
On 19 May 2025, the Tagansky District Court in Moscow imposed three administrative fines totalling RUB 7.5 million on Apple Distribution International Ltd. Two fines were issued under Article 6.21, Part 3 of the Code of Administrative Offences, whic…
Australian Cyber Security Centre guidance on geo-blocking
Australian Cyber Security Centre released guidance on geo-blocking
On 19 May 2025, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released guidance on geographical-based Internet Protocol blocking (geo-blocking). The guidance aims to provide an overview of geo-blocking and emphasises its limitations, highlighting the …
Data Protection Authority investigation into Luka's processing of personal data for development and training of Replika chatbot compliance with General Data Protection Regulation
Data Protection Authority opened investigation into Luka’s processing of personal data for development and training of the Replika chatbot compliance with General Data Protection Regulation
On 19 May 2025, the Italian Data Protection Authority (DPA) opened an investigation into Luka, the provider of the artificial intelligence chatbot Replika. The DPA will assess Luka’s compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rega…
National Cybersecurity Standardization Technical Committee cybersecurity incident management standard: principles and processes
National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on cybersecurity incident management standard: principles and processes
On 19 May 2025, the National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) closes its consultation on the draft on cybersecurity incident management standard: principles and processes. This standard, which replaces GB/T 20985.1-2017, pro…
National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee standard on requirements for audit and certification bodies for cybersecurity technology information security management system
National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on requirements for audit and certification bodies for cybersecurity technology information security management system
On 19 May 2025, China's National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee (TC 260) closes its consultation on the standard on requirements for audit and certification bodies for cybersecurity technology information security management syste…