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.

171 events advancing 77 policy or regulatory changes:

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platform intermediary: user-generated content

43

platform intermediary: e-commerce

26

platform intermediary: other

25

cross-cutting

20

search service provider

20

other service provider

7

software provider: app stores

6

online advertising provider

5

infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases

3

streaming service provider

3

messaging service provider

2

digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)

2

software provider: other software

2

infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services

1

ML and AI development

1

DLT development

0

infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment

0

semiconductors

0

technological consumer goods

0

unspecified

0

infrastructure provider: other

0

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171 events advancing 77 policy or regulatory changes:
adopted

Cloud Sovereignty Regulation in the Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space

Latest event Date: 2024-05-21 law signing

Signed Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space including measures regarding cloud sovereignty

On 21 May 2024, the Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space, including measures regarding cloud sovereignty, was signed into law. The Bill aims to implement in the national legislation the European Digital Service Act (DSA) and the Digital Ma…

Implementer
France
Policy area Public procurement
Policy or regulatory element Public procurement access
Economic activity infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
adopted

Cybersecurity regulation in the Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space

Latest event Date: 2024-05-21 law signing

Signed Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space including cybersecurity regulation

On 21 May 2024, the Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space was signed. The Bill aims to transpose obligations outlined in the European Digital Service Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to align national laws with these regulations.…

Implementer
France
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Content moderation regulation in the Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space

Latest event Date: 2024-05-21 law signing

Signed Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space including content moderation regulation

On 21 May 2024, the Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space was signed into law. The Bill transposes obligations outlined in the European Digital Service Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to align national laws with these regulation…

Implementer
France
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, other service provider, platform intermediary: other
adopted

Unilateral conduct regulation in the Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space

Latest event Date: 2024-05-21 law signing

Signed Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space including unilateral conduct regulation

On 21 May 2024, the Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space, was signed. The Bill aims to transpose obligations outlined in the European Digital Service Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to align national laws with these regulations…

Implementer
France
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, platform intermediary: other, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
under investigation

European Commission investigation into 6 very large online platforms and 2 very large online search engines regarding implemented measures addressing generative AI risks under DSA

Latest event Date: 2024-05-17 investigation interim ruling

Issued EU Commission binding request for information to Microsoft under the Digital Services Act on generative AI risks on Bing

On 17 May 2024, the European Commission issued a legally binding request for information to Microsoft regarding the generative artificial intelligence (AI) features of Bing, including "Copilot in Bing" and "Image Creator by Designer". The binding r…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development, search service provider
in force

EU Commission investigation into Viagogo regarding compliance with DSA

Latest event Date: 2024-05-16 investigation ruling

Announced Viagogo's commitment to improve terms and consumer information following Commission and EU consumer authorities inquiries

On 16 May 2024, the European Commission announced that Viagogo has committed to improving consumer information regarding ticket resale conditions and discontinuing excessive countdown messages. Following a dialogue initiated by the Consumer Protecti…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: other
under deliberation

EU Commission investigation into Meta's compliance with requirements regarding protection of minors under the DSA

Latest event Date: 2024-05-16 investigation announcement

Opened EU Commission formal investigation into Meta for alleged breach of DSA in regards to protection of minors

On 16 May 2024, the European Commission announced the opening of a formal investigation into Meta regarding its compliance with the Digital Service Act (DSA), specifically focusing on the protection of minors. The Commission's investigation will foc…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
in force

Digital Services Act (DSA) designating Federal Network Agency as digital services coordinator

Latest event Date: 2024-05-14 law implementation

Implemented Digital Services Act (DSA) designating Federal Network Agency as digital services coordinator

On 14 May 2024, the Digital Services Act (DSA) designating the Federal Network Agency as digital services coordinator entered into force. The Act implements the measures required in the European Union Regulation on a single market for digital servic…

Implementer
Germany
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation authority governance
Economic activity online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, search service provider, platform intermediary: other
adopted

European Commission and Office of Communications administrative arrangement on enforcement of Online Safety Act and Digital Service Act

Latest event Date: 2024-05-13 declaration adoption

Signed European Commission and Ofcom administrative arrangement on enforcement of Online Safety Act and Digital Service Act

On 13 May 2024, the European Commission and the UK's Office of Communications (Ofcom) announced the signing of the administrative arrangement for the enforcement of the Online Safety Act and Digital Service Act (DSA). The collaboration aims to suppo…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation authority governance
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
in force

AGCOM investigation into Meta regarding alleged violation of copyright following a complaint from Consumer Advisory Services

Latest event Date: 2024-04-30 investigation ruling

Issued AGCOM ruling in investigation into Meta regarding alleged violation of copyright following a complaint from Consumer Advisory Services

On 30 April 2024, the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) issued a ruling in the investigation initiated following a complaint submitted by the Consumer Advisory Service against Meta regarding an alleged violation of copyright. Specifically, th…

Implementer
Italy
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element User speech right
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
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