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.
27 events advancing 25 policy or regulatory changes:
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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…
Advisory on INC ransomware affiliate model enabling targeting of critical networks
Australian Cyber Security Centre, National Computer Emergency Response Team of Tonga, and New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre issued joint advisory on INC Ransom
On 6 March 2026, the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the National Computer Emergency Response Team of Tonga, and the New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre issued a joint advisory on the activities of the ransomware group INC Ransom and its af…
Office of the Privacy Commissioner investigation into Bunnings Group use of facial recognition technology
Privacy Commissioner issued statement on administrative tribunal's decision on Bunnings's use of facial recognition technology
On 5 March 2026, the Privacy Commissioner issued a statement on the administrative review tribunal’s decision on Bunnings’ use of facial recognition technology (FRT) under the Privacy Act. The Tribunal found that Bunnings’ use of FRT to address sign…
Cyber Security Rules 2025 for Smart Devices
Cyber Security Rules 2025 for Smart Devices enter into force
On 4 March 2026, the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025, covering consumer-grade smart devices enter into force. The rules establish mandatory security standards for consumer-grade connectable products acquired in Austr…
Financial Action Task Force report on regulatory recommendations for stablecoins and unhosted wallets
Financial Action Task Force released report on regulatory recommendations for stablecoins and unhosted wallets
On 3 March 2026, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published a report on stablecoins, focusing on their use in peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions via unhosted wallets. The report notes that by mid-2025, over 250 stablecoins were in circulation, wi…