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.
110 events advancing 95 policy or regulatory changes:
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European Commission investigation into TikTok's management of information manipulation compliance with Digital Services Act following request from Romania authorities
Issued European Commission retention order for information to TikTok on its management of risks of information manipulation
On 5 December 2024, the European Commission issued a retention order for information under the Digital Service Act (DSA) to TikTok, focusing on the platform's content moderation practices, particularly in the context of the Romanian elections. TikTo…
Regulation on a Framework for Financial Data Access
Adopted Council general approach on regulation for a framework for financial data access
On 4 December 2024, the Council of the European Union (EU) adopted its general approach to the proposal for a regulation that aims to establish a framework for financial data access while amending existing regulations as part of the review of the Se…
Approval of Brand Compliance as European Data Protection Seal
Adopted Brand Compliance as European Data Protection Seal
On 3 December 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EPDB) adopted an opinion to approve the Brand Compliance certification criteria as a a European Data Protection Seal. The decision builds on a September 2023 opinion, where the EDPB approved th…
EPDB guidelines on data transfers to third country authorities (Art. 48 GDPR)
Opened consultation on EPDB Guidelines on data transfers to third country authorities (Art. 48 GDPR)
On 3 December 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EPDB) opened a public consultation on Guidelines on Article 48 of GDPR, which will close on 27 January 2025. These Guidelines elaborate on Article 48, which governs the transfer of personal dat…
Targeted Amendment to the Cybersecurity Act (CSA)
Adopted amendments to the Cybersecurity Act (EU) 2019/881 by the Council of the European Union
On 2 December 2024, the Council of the European Union (EU) adopted amendments to the Cybersecurity Act (EU) 2019/881 as regards managed security services. The intended amendments would facilitate the introduction of European cybersecurity certificat…
EU Cyber Solidarity Act
Adopted Cyber Solidarity Act by the Council of European Union
On 2 December 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the Cyber Solidarity Act. The Act aims to strengthen the European Union's capabilities to detect, prepare for, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents. The Act aims to enhance …
Worker monitoring regulation in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Entry into force with grace period Platform Work Directive including worker monitoring regulation
On 1 December 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/2831 on improving working conditions in platform work ("Platform Work Directive"), including regulations on the use of worker data and algorithms by digital platforms, enters into force with a grace period. Th…
Mandatory data sharing requirements in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Entry into force with grace period Platform Work Directive including mandatory data sharing requirements
On 1 December 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/2831 on improving working conditions in platform work ("Platform Work Directive"), including mandatory data sharing requirements, enters into force with a grace period. The Member States are required to transp…
Data protection for workers in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Entry into force with grace period Platform Work Directive including data protection for workers
On 1 December 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/2831 on improving working conditions in platform work ("Platform Work Directive"), including data protection for workers, enters into force with a grace period. The Member States are required to transpose and …
Regulation of employment status in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Entry into force with grace period Platform Work Directive including regulation of employment status
On 1 December 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/2831 on improving working conditions in platform work ("Platform Work Directive"), including regulation of employment status, enters into force with a grace period. The Member States are required to transpose …