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.
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Department of Justice lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment for alleged abuse of market power
New York Attorney General’s Office announced jury verdict against Live Nation Entertainment over monopoly in ticketing services
On 15 April 2026, the New York Attorney General’s Office and a coalition of 33 state attorneys general secured a jury verdict against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster for violating federal and state antitrust laws. The verdict found that T…
Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Publishing.com over alleged misleading earnings claims
Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement and adopted consent order against Publishing.com requiring payment of USD 1.50 million
On 13 April 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it had reached a settlement and issued a proposed consent order against Publishing.com LLC and its principals regarding deceptive marketing of online self-publishing programs. The order …
Cybersecurity regulation in Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy (HB 692)
Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy including cybersecurity regulation was signed into law by Governor of Kentucky
On 13 April 2026, the Governor of Kentucky signed the Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy (HB 692) into law. The Act amends KRS 367.3617 to require controllers to establish, implement, and maintain reasonable administrative, techn…
Data protection regulation in Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy (HB 692)
Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy including data protection regulation was signed into law by Governor of Kentucky
On 13 April 2026, the Governor of Kentucky signed the Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy (HB 692) into law. The Act amends KRS 367.3611 to introduce definitions of "automatic content recognition data" and "smart monitor." "Automa…
Bill amending Consumer Data Protection Act to prohibit sale of precise geolocation data (SB338)
Governor of Virginia signed Bill amending Consumer Data Protection Act to prohibit sale of precise geolocation data (SB 338)
On 13 April 2026, the Governor of Virginia signed the Bill amending the Consumer Data Protection Act to prohibit the sale of precise geolocation data. The amendment applies to controllers processing personal and sensitive data, particularly in digit…
Iowa Attorney General lawsuit against TikTok for alleged deception about children's access to inappropriate content
Iowa Attorney General amended case against TikTok asserting China data access risk and addictive design claims
On 13 April 2026, the Iowa Attorney General announced the filing of a first amended petition in its lawsuit against TikTok over alleged violations of the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act. The first amended petition added TikTok USDS Joint Venture as a defend…
Attorney General of Massachusetts lawsuit against Meta Platforms and Instagram over alleged unfair and deceptive business practices targeting youth
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts denied Meta's motion to dismiss claims alleging unfair and deceptive business practices targeting youth
On 10 April 2026, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts denied a motion to dismiss filed by Meta Platforms and Instagram in relation to a complaint submitted on 24 October 2023 by the Attorney General of Massachusetts under Massachusetts Gener…
Regulation on online food delivery service fees
Federal Trade Commission submitted advance notice of proposed rulemaking on online food delivery fees to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
On 10 April 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) submitted an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning fees charged by online food delivery services to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review. OIRA clas…
Department of Justice's investigation into International Business Machines Corporation over alleged false certification of compliance with anti-discrimination requirements
Department of Justice reached settlement of USD 17.1 million with International Business Machines Corporation over false certification of compliance with anti-discrimination requirements
On 10 April 2026, the United States Department of Justice entered into a USD 17.1 million settlement with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) under the False Claims Act. The case concerned allegations that IBM falsely certified complia…
Florida Attorney General investigation into OpenAI over alleged harms and national security concerns
Florida Attorney General opened an investigation into OpenAI over alleged harms and national security concerns
On 9 April 2026, the Florida Attorney General's office opened an investigation into OpenAI and its chatbot ChatGPT. The investigation concerns the alleged role of ChatGPT in a mass shooting at Florida State University in the preceding year, harms to…