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.
592 events advancing 511 policy or regulatory changes:
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Legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies
Home Office closes consultation on legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies
On 12 February 2026, the Home Office closes the public consultation on the New legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition, and similar technologies. The consultation document proposes a statutory framework for the use …
Recommendations on legal basis for requiring accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025)
European Data Protection Board closes consultation on recommendations on legal basis for requiring accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025)
On 12 February 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) closes the consultation on the recommendations concerning the legal basis for requiring the creation of user accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025). The recommendations address the com…
In-building infrastructure requirements in Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks (Gigabit Infrastructure Act)
Gigabit Infrastructure Act including obligations regarding in-building physical infrastructure and fibre wiring enters into force
On 12 February 2026, obligations regarding in-building physical infrastructure and fibre wiring set out in the Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying electronic communications networks begin to apply. All newly constructed buildings …
Personal Data Protection Authority investigation into X Internet Unlimited Company and X.AI Corporation over suspected violations of Law on Protection of Personal Data concerning the Grok AI Assistant
Personal Data Protection Authority opened an ex officio investigation into X Internet Unlimited Company and X.AI Corporation over suspected violations of Law on Protection of Personal Data concerning the Grok AI Assistant
On 11 February 2026, the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) opened an ex officio investigation into X Internet Unlimited Company and X.AI Corporation in relation to the development and deployment of the Grok Artificial Intelligence Assistant.…
Data Protection Authority investigation into Google over alleged unauthorised personal data processing by Google Assistant
Personal Data Protection Authority opened an ex officio investigation into Google regarding alleged unauthorised personal data processing by Google Assistant
On 11 February 2026, the Turkish Data Protection Authority (KVKK) announced the initiation of an ex officio investigation into Google regarding the processing of personal data via its voice assistant service, Google Assistant. The investigation foll…
Guide on Requirements for Prevention and Handling of New Types of Corruption on Internet Platforms (TC260-PG-20263A)
National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee released guide on requirements for prevention and handling of new types of corruption on internet platforms
On 10 February 2026, the Secretariat of the National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) released the cybersecurity standards practice guide on requirements for the prevention and handling of new types of corruption on internet…
Office of Communications statutory report on content harmful to children
Office of Communications opened consultation on statutory report on content harmful to children
On 10 February 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on the statutory report on content harmful to children under Section 63 of the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA), until 10 March 2026. The consultation aims to gather evidenc…
European Commission investigation into Google's proposed acquisition of Wiz
European Commission approved Google's acquisition of Wiz
On 10 February 2026, the European Commission approved Google's acquisition of Wiz under the EU Merger Regulation, finding no competition concerns in the European Economic Area. Google provides cloud infrastructure through Google Cloud Platform and o…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into app store processes commitments following strategic market status designation of Google's mobile platform
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on proposed commitments by Google to improve fairness in app store processes
On 10 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed commitments by Google intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores, until 3 March 2…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into app store processes and iOS interoperability commitments following strategic market status designation of Apple's mobile platform
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on proposed commitments by Apple to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability
On 10 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed commitments by Apple intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores, until 3 March 20…