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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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510 events advancing 432 policy or regulatory changes:
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European Union
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Competition authority governance
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Guidance on custody of crypto-based assets (FINMA Guidance 01/2026)

Latest event Date: 2026-01-12 outline adoption

Financial Market Supervisory Authority adopted guidance on custody of crypto-based assets

On 12 January 2026, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) adopted its guidance on the custody of crypto-based assets to address operational and legal risks. The guidance explains the risks associated with custody of crypto-based assets …

Implementer
Switzerland
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Quality of Service requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
adopted

Technical Specifications for Security Functions of Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Chips (V1.0-202601)

Latest event Date: 2026-01-12 outline adoption

National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee adopted Network Security Standard Practice Guide — Technical Specifications for Security Functions of Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Chips (V1.0-202601)

On 12 January 2026, the National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) adopted the Network Security Standard Practice Guide — Technical Specifications for Security Functions of Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Chips (V1.0-202…

Implementer
China
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity ML and AI development, semiconductors, infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
under deliberation

Office of Communications investigation into X over alleged failure to protect users and children from illegal and harmful content

Latest event Date: 2026-01-12 investigation announcement

Office of Communications opened an investigation into X over alleged failure to protect users and children from illegal and harmful content

On 12 January 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened an investigation into X Internet Unlimited Company (XIUC, formerly Twitter) in relation to its social networking service, under the Online Safety Act 2023. The investigation examines wh…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development
under investigation

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission investigation into X over alleged misuse of artificial intelligence to generate harmful content

Latest event Date: 2026-01-11 investigation interim ruling

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission issued temporary access restriction against Grok over failure to prevent harmful and non-consensual AI-generated content

On 11 January 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued a temporary restriction on access to the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) service for Malaysian users. The order determined that the system had been repeatedly…

Implementer
Malaysia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development
in consultation

Data protection regulation in Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations

Latest event Date: 2026-01-10 order consultation opened

State Internet Information Office opened consultation on Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations including data protection regulation

On 10 January 2026, the State Internet Information Office opened a consultation on Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations including data protection regulation until 9 February 2026. The Regulations apply to internet…

Implementer
China
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
in consultation

Cybersecurity regulation in Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations

Latest event Date: 2026-01-10 order consultation opened

State Internet Information Office opened consultation on Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations including cybersecurity regulation

On 10 January 2026, the State Internet Information Office opened a consultation on the Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations including cybersecurity regulation until 9 February 2026. The Regulations apply to intern…

Implementer
China
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
in consultation

Quality of service requirements in Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations

Latest event Date: 2026-01-10 order consultation opened

State Internet Information Office opened consultation on Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations including quality of service requirements

On 10 January 2026, the State Internet Information Office opened a consultation on the draft Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations including quality of service requirements until 9 February 2026. The Regulations wo…

Implementer
China
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Quality of Service requirement
Economic activity software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
under investigation

Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs' investigation into Grok over alleged risks of AI-generated pornographic content

Latest event Date: 2026-01-10 investigation interim ruling

Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs issued order suspending Grok over risks of AI-generated pornographic content

On 10 January 2026, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs issued an order temporarily suspending access to the Grok application to address risks of AI-generated pornographic content. The authority stated its position on the pract…

Implementer
Indonesia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development
under deliberation

Office of the State Council's Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Commission investigation into market competition in food delivery platform service industry

Latest event Date: 2026-01-09 investigation announcement

Office of the State Council’s Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Commission opened investigation into market competition in food delivery platform service industry

On 9 January 2026, the Office of the State Council’s Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Commission opened an investigation into market competition within the food delivery platform service industry under the Anti-Monopoly Law. According to th…

Implementer
China
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: other
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