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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UOKiK investigation into Dell for alleged anti-competitive conduct
Issued ruling in UOKiK investigation into Dell for anti-competitive conduct
On 14 October 2024, the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) concluded an investigation into Dell's sales practices, finding them potentially anti-competitive. The investigation focused on Dell's agreements with who…
European Commission investigation into acquisition of Epicor by CD&R and CVC
Issued European Commission approval for acquisition of Epicor by CD&R and CVC
On 14 October 2024, the European Commission approved the acquisition of joint control of Epicor by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and CVC Capital Partners (CVC) under the simplified merger review procedure. The Commission noted that Epicor was prev…
PIPC guide for personal video information protection and utilisation in autonomous driving AI development
Published PIPC guide for personal video information protection and utilisation in autonomous driving AI development
On 14 October 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) issued a guide to the protection and use of personal video information for mobile video information processing devices, outlining the responsibilities and obligations of data …
FAS investigation into public joint stock company MTS for allegedly violating Competition Protection Law
Issued FAS ruling imposing a fine of 3 billion rubles of illegally obtained income to the state budget
On 14 October 2024, the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) required MTS, a Mobile network operator company, to transfer RUB 3 billion of illegally obtained income to the state budget. This follows an antitrust investigation in which MTS was …
Switzerland-UK Free Trade Agreement
Announced commencement of negotiations for UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement
On 14 October 2024, the United Kingdom announced the commencement of negotiations for a renewed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland. The FTA aims to update the existing trade relationship between the countries by expanding their commitments …
PPA guideline on data transfer outside the borders of the country
Adopted PPA guideline on data transfer outside the borders of the country
On 13 October 2024, the Privacy Protection Authority (DPA) adopted the guideline on data transfer outside the borders of the country. The guideline applies to companies and businesses involved in transferring personal information from Israel to enti…
Internet Information Office investigation into platforms' compliance with obligations to address online rumours in the fields of public policy
Published CAC fifth batch of typical cases of online rumors in the fields of public policy, emergency incidents, and social livelihood
On 12 October 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued warnings about online rumours, noting an increase of false information in various areas, such as public policies, social issues, and emergency incidents, using fabricated storie…
ESMA Guidelines on Classification of Crypto-Assets under Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)
Closed consultation on ESMA Guidelines for Classification of Crypto-Assets along with a standardised test
On 12 October 2024, the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, ESMA) closes its public consultation on the draft guidelines on templates for explanations and opinions and a standardised test for classifying crypto-assets under Article 97(1) o…
Information Network Security Administration investigation into data breaches
Information Network Security Administration issued report following investigations into several data breaches
On 11 October 2024, the Information Network Security Administration (INSA) issued a report outlining approximately 8,854 cyber-attack attempts prevented during the 2023/24 fiscal year. INSA also launched the fifth National Cyber Security Month, focu…
Second resolution of modifications to miscellaneous fiscal Resolution for 2024 including definition of intermediation of digital services
Second resolution of modifications to fiscal resolution for 2024 including withholding tax enters into force
On 11 October 2024, the second resolution of modifications to fiscal resolution for 2024 including withholding tax enters into force. It clarifies the definition of digital intermediation services under the Mexican value-added tax (VAT) law. It appl…