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.
76 events advancing 62 policy or regulatory changes:
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Office of Communications investigation into image board services provider over alleged failure to comply with Online Safety Act 2023
Office of Communications initiated investigation into image board services provider over alleged non-compliance with illegal content duties
On 6 March 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened an investigation into the provider of two imageboard services to assess whether the entity complied with its statutory obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023. The regulator is examin…
Automated Vehicles Regulatory Framework
Department for Transport closes consultation on developing automated vehicles regulatory framework
On 5 March 2026, the Department for Transport closes the consultation on developing the automated vehicles regulatory framework. It aims to gather evidence to inform secondary legislation, guidance, and policy under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. …
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
Consultation on the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill closes
On 5 March 2026, the public consultation on the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill closes. The Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 12 November 2025 and would update the Network and Information Systems (NI…
Global Coalition on Telecommunications' 6G security and resilience principles
Global Coalition on Telecommunications' 6G security and resilience principles was adopted
On 3 March 2026, the telecommunications authorities from Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and the United States adopted the Global Coalition on Telecommunications' 6G security and resilience principles. The principles outline security a…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into app store processes commitments following strategic market status designation of Google's mobile platform
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on proposed commitments by Google to improve fairness in app store processes
On 3 March 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on proposed commitments by Google intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores. The package cover…
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 closes consultation on proposed commitments by Apple to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability
On 3 March 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on proposed commitments by Apple intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores. The package covers…
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology inquiry into measures to protect children online
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology opened consultation on measures to protect children online
On 2 March 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) opened a consultation into measures to protect children online until 26 May 2026. The inquiry aims to explore further measures to prepare children for technological change…
Office of Communications inquiry into removal of listed events conditions from television broadcast licences
Office of Communications closes consultation on proposed removal of listed events conditions from television broadcast licences
On 2 March 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on the proposal to remove conditions relating to listed events from television broadcast licences. This initiative follows the enactment of the Media Act 2024, which intro…
Office of Communications investigation into an online suicide discussion forum over alleged non-compliance with Online Safety Act (Reference No. CW/01293/04/25)
Office of Communications provisionally found suicide forum in breach of Online Safety Act
On 27 February 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a provisional decision that the provider of an online suicide forum may have breached the UK’s Online Safety Act. Ofcom has reasonable grounds to believe the provider failed to carry o…
Ofcom technology notices to deal with terrorism content and CSEA content
Office of Communications presented to Parliament its Annual Report on Notices to deal with terrorism content and/or CSEA content
On 26 February 2026, the Office of Communications presented to Parliament its second Annual Report under section 128(2) of the Online Safety Act 2023 on Notices to deal with terrorism and/or child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSEA) content, coveri…