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.
2381 events advancing 1500 policy or regulatory changes:
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California Privacy Protection Agency investigation into Background Alert, Inc. over registration violations under Delete Act (SB 362)
California Privacy Protection Agency announced settlement agreement with Background Alert, Inc. over registration violations under Delete Act (SB 362)
On 26 February 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced the settlement following its investigation into Background Alert, Inc. for failing to comply with the registration and fee payment requirements outlined in the Delete Act…
European Commission investigation into proposed acquisition of Infinera by Nokia (Case No. M.11663)
European Commission approved acquisition of Infinera by Nokia (Case No. M.11663)
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission approved Nokia's acquisition of Infinera Corporation, concluding that the transaction raises no competition concerns in the European Economic Area. The acquisition relates to the optical transport equipme…
Online Safety Act category thresholds with additional obligations based on platform size
Online Safety Act category thresholds with additional obligations were implemented by Ofcom following parliamentary approval
On 27 February 2025, the thresholds for categorising digital services under the Online Safety Act came into force, defining the criteria for Category 1, Category 2A and Category 2B services. This follows parliamentary approval of the regulations on …
Personal Data Protection Commissioner guidelines on personal data breach notification
Personal Data Protection Commissioner guidelines on personal data breach notification
On 25 February 2025, the Personal Data Protection Commissioner of Malaysia adopted guidelines on personal data breach notification. This document outlines the requirements and procedures for notifying the Commissioner and affected data subjects in t…
Data localisation requirement in Bill addressing use of genetic sequencing tools and storage of genetic sequencing data (HB 548)
Bill addressing use of genetic sequencing tools and storage of genetic sequencing data including data localisation requirement (HB 548) was introduced to Utah House of Representatives
On 25 February 2025, the bill addressing use of genetic sequencing tools and storage of genetic sequencing data was introduced to the Utah House of Representatives. The bill establishes new requirements for the storage of genetic sequencing data wit…
Prohibition of services in Bill addressing use of genetic sequencing tools and storage of genetic sequencing data (HB 548)
Bill addressing use of genetic sequencing tools and storage of genetic sequencing data including prohibition of services (HB 548) was introduced to Utah House of Representatives
On 25 February 2025, the bill addressing the use of genetic sequencing tools and the storage of genetic sequencing data was introduced to the Utah House of Representatives. The bill establishes new requirements for the use of genetic sequencing tool…
Fines for non-compliance with consumer protection regulations in Decree No. 24/2025/ND-CP
Decree No. 24/2025/ND-CP specifying fines for non-compliance with consumer protection entered into force
On 21 February 2025, Decree No. 24/2025/ND-CP specifying fines for non-compliance with consumer protection entered into force. The decree imposes fines of VND 50-70 million on businesses that manipulate consumer reviews, change product rankings with…
Fines for non-compliance with data protection regulations in Decree No. 24/2025/ND-CP
Decree No. 24/2025/ND-CP specifying fines for non-compliance with data protection regulations entered into force
On 21 February 2025, Decree No. 24/2025/ND-CP specifying fines for non-compliance with data protection regulations entered into force. Businesses that fail to obtain consumer consent, define responsibilities when outsourcing data processing, or esta…
Bill on punishment of conspiracy against trade (SB 763)
Bill on punishment of conspiracy against trade (SB 763) was introduced to Senate
On 21 February 2025, the Bill on the punishment of conspiracy against trade (SB 763) was introduced to the Senate of California. The Bill would amend the Business and Professions Code, known as the Cartwright Act, to increase criminal fines for corp…
Investigation into Rumble for alleged non-compliance with legal directives under the Brazilian Civil Code (Law No. 12.965/2014 and No. 10.406/2002)
Federal Supreme Court suspended Rumble for alleged non-compliance with legal directives under the Brazilian Civil Code (Law No. 12.965/2014 and No. 10.406/2002)
On 21 February 2025, the Federal Supreme Court (STF) ordered the immediate suspension of Rumble's operations in Brazil after the platform failed to comply with multiple judicial orders. The decision follows Rumble's refusal to remove accounts linked…