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.
332 events advancing 300 policy or regulatory changes:
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission merger process guidelines
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission closes consultation on draft merger process guidelines
On 28 April 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) closes its consultation on the draft Merger Process Guidelines. The draft outlines procedures under Australia’s forthcoming mandatory merger control regime, applicable to ac…
Cybersecurity Law Amendment
Cyberspace Administration of China closes consultation on Cybersecurity Law (Second Draft)
On 27 April 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China closes its public consultation on the draft Law amending the Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China. The amendments align the Cybersecurity Law with the Data Security Law, the Per…
European Commission's inquiry into implementation of Digital Markets Act
European Commission released Digital Markets Act implementation report
On 25 April 2025, the European Commission released its second annual report on the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), detailing activities undertaken in 2024. The report highlighted the designation of Booking as a gatekeeper for its we…
Revision of Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation and Guidelines
European Commission closes consultation on revision of Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation
On 25 April 2025, the European Commission closes its consultation on the revision of the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER) and its accompanying Guidelines. With the present framework set to expire on 30 April 2026, the objective…
National Commission on Informatics and Liberty recommendation on collecting multi-device consent
National Commission on Informatics and Liberty opened consultation on draft recommendation on collecting multi-device consent
On 24 April 2025, the National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL) opened a public consultation on its draft recommendation on collecting multi-device consent, also referred to as cross-device consent. The recommendation aims to guide stake…
Office of Communications' guidance letter on deadline for mandatory age assurance on services that allow pornography
Office of Communications' released guidance letter on deadline for mandatory age assurance on services that allow pornography
On 24 April 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published a compliance letter outlining the deadline for mandatory age assurance on services that allow pornography. Under the Online Safety Act 2023, services regulated under Part 3 must implem…
Office of Communications' amended Illegal Content Codes of Practice concerning user control under the Online Safety Act 2023
Office of Communications opened consultation on amending Illegal Content Codes of Practice concerning user control under the Online Safety Act 2023
On 24 April 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) launched a public consultation to amend the Illegal Content Codes of Practice under the Online Safety Act 2023, open until 22 July 2025. The consultation focuses on expanding the application of …
Office of Communications' Children's Register of Risks
Office of Communications published Children’s Register of Risks
On 24 April 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published the Children’s Register of Risks, outlining the risks associated with various types of harmful content that children may encounter online. This register is structured around the types …
Office of Communications' Children's Online Safety Glossary
Office of Communications published Children’s Online Safety Glossary
On 24 April 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published the Children’s Online Safety Glossary, providing definitions and explanations for terms used throughout the Children's Register of Risks and the Guidance on Content Harmful to Children…
Office of Communications' Children's Risk Assessment Guidance and Children's Risk Profiles
Office of Communications published Children’s Risk Assessment Guidance and Children’s Risk Profiles
On 24 April 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published the Children’s Risk Assessment Guidance and associated Children’s Risk Profiles, providing instructions and supporting information for providers of regulated user-to-user and search se…