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.
490 events advancing 439 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 …
Office of Communications investigation into 4chan over alleged failure to comply with illegal content duties under Online Safety Act
Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a provisional notice of contravention to 4chan Community Support
On 12 February 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a provisional notice of contravention to 4chan Community Support under section 130 of the Online Safety Act 2023. Ofcom believes the provider may have failed to comply with its duties …
Office of Competition and Consumer Protection investigation into Meta over alleged failure to provide effective contact channels
Office of Competition and Consumer Protection announced investigation into Meta over alleged failure to provide effective contact channels
On 11 February 2026, the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) announced that charges had been brought against Meta Platforms, allegedly failing to provide consumers with effective and direct contact channels. The in…
California Attorney General lawsuit against Disney and ABC Enterprises over alleged non-compliance with Consumer Privacy Act
California Attorney announced a settlement with Disney including 2.75 million penalties resolving allegations of non-compliance with Consumer Privacy Act
On 11 February 2026, the California Attorney General announced a settlement with Walt Disney Company, including USD 2.75 million in penalties, to resolve allegations of non-compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Disney is requir…
European Commission Action Plan on Drone and Counter Drone Security
European Commission adopted action plan on drone and counter drone security
On 11 February 2026, the European Commission adopted the Action Plan on Drone and Counter-Drone Security to establish a coordinated approach to drone threats across the European Union. The plan covers five areas. It includes public procurement measu…
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…
National Data Protection Authority, Federal Public Prosecutor's Office, and National Consumer Secretariat investigation into X over alleged generation of non-consensual sexual synthetic content by Grok
National Data Protection Authority, Federal Public Prosecutor's Office, and National Consumer Secretariat determined measures reported by X are insufficient and imposed additional obligations
On 11 February 2026, the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF), and the National Consumer Secretariat (Senacon) concluded that the measures reported by X in response to a joint recommendation were in…