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 implementing regulation on establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts in the field of AI
Opened consultation on European Commission draft implementing regulation on establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts in the field of AI
On 18 October 2024, the European Commission published the draft implementing regulation on the establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and opened a public consultation until 15 November…
EU Directive on the resilience of critical entities
Implemented Directive on the resilience of critical entities
On 18 October 2024, the Directive on the resilience of critical entities repealing Council Directive 114 of 2008 is implemented. The Member States were required to transpose the Directive by 17 October 2024. Under the Directive, Member States were r…
Data protection authority governance in Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2 Directive)
Implemented Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) including data protection authority governance
On 18 October 2024, the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) was implemented. The NIS2 aims to ensure a higher level of cybersecurity at the EU level by coordinating national approaches to and Governance of cybersecurity. The Member Sta…
Cybersecurity measures in Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2 Directive)
Implemented Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) ensuring a higher level of cybersecurity
On 18 October 2024, the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) was implemented. The NIS2 aims to ensure a higher level of cybersecurity at the EU level by coordinating national approaches to and Governance of cybersecurity. The Member Sta…
Implementing Regulation for EU NIS 2 Directive concerning cybersecurity risk management and reporting obligations for digital infrastructure, providers and ICT service managers
Adopted Implementing Regulation for EU NIS 2 Directive concerning cybersecurity risk management and reporting obligations for digital infrastructure, providers and ICT service managers
On 17 October 2024, the European Commission adopted the implementing regulation laying down the rules for the application of Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2 Directive). In particu…
European Commission investigation into X qualification as a gatekeeper under Digital Markets Act based on online advertising service X Ads
Issued European Commission decision following investigation into X qualification as a gatekeeper under DMA based on online advertising service X Ads
On 16 October 2024, the European Commission concluded its assessment and decided not to designate X as a gatekeeper for its online advertising service, X Ads, under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The decision was made following a review process init…
EDPB Guidelines 2/2023 on technical scope of Art. 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive
Adopted EDPB Guidelines 2/2023 on technical scope of Art. 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive
On 16 October 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted guidelines addressing the applicability of Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive to emerging tracking technologies. The guidelines build upon the previous Opinion 9/2014, focusin…
Council Declaration on Combating Antisemitism
Adopted Council of the EU Declaration on Antisemitism
On 15 October 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted a declaration aimed at combating antisemitism across the European Union. The declaration calls on Member states to adopt national strategies to combat antisemitism and the appointment of …
European Commission investigation into acquisition of Epicor by CD&R and CVC
Issued European Commission approval for acquisition of Epicor by CD&R and CVC
On 14 October 2024, the European Commission approved the acquisition of joint control of Epicor by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and CVC Capital Partners (CVC) under the simplified merger review procedure. The Commission noted that Epicor was prev…
Worker Monitoring Regulation in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Adopted Platform Work Directive including worker monitoring regulation by Council
On 14 October 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the Directive on improving working conditions in platform work ("Platform Work Directive"), including regulations on the use of worker data and algorithms by digital platforms. The Direct…