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.
3046 events advancing 2176 policy or regulatory changes:
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European Commission inquiry on Digital Fitness Check
European Commission closes consultation in inquiry on Digital Fitness Check
On 11 March 2026, the European Commission closes its consultation as part of the Digital Fitness Check inquiry. The initiative is the second step of the Commission's simplification of the EU digital regulatory framework, following the adjustments pu…
Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 as regards the elimination of the threshold-based customs duty relief (Regulation (EU) 2026/382)
Regulation (EU) 2026/382 eliminating threshold-based customs duty relief under Regulation (EC) No. 1186/2009 enters into force with grace period
On 10 March 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/382 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1186/2009 as regards the elimination of the threshold-based customs duty relief enters into force with grace period. The Regulation removes customs duty relief for consignments …
Office of Communications statutory report on content harmful to children
Office of Communications closes consultation on statutory report on content harmful to children
On 10 March 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on the statutory report on content harmful to children under Section 63 of the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA). The consultation gathers evidence relating to regulated user-…
Office of Communications inquiry into impact of artificial intelligence in telecommunications sector
Office of Communication closes consultation on inquiry into impact of artificial intelligence in telecommunications sector
On 10 March 2026, the Office of Communications closes its consultation to contribute evidence on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in United Kingdom telecoms markets. The consultation covers how AI tools are being adopted across the telecom…
Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force
On 9 March 2026, the Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force. The Code applies to private messaging components of social media platforms, focusing on Class 1C and Class 2 harmfu…
Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force
On 9 March 2026, the Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force. The Code, outlined in Schedule 4 of Australia’s Online Safety Code, sets compliance requirements for social media platf…
Extended App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force
On 9 March 2026, the App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021, enters into force. The Code applies to providers that enable Australian end-users to download third-party apps, while…
Extended Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force
On 9 March 2026, the Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021 enters into force. The Code applies to hardware intended for Australian end-users and establishes obligations for manufacturers, suppl…
Extended Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force
On 9 March 2026, the Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021 enters into force. The Code establishes a regulatory framework for communication and gaming platforms serving Austr…
Designated Internet Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
Designated Internet Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force
On 9 March 2026, the Designated Internet Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021 enters into force. The Code outlines a risk-based framework for designated internet services (DIS) to manage harmfu…