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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Foreign Investments in the Interactive Digital Media Sector under the Investment Canada Act (ICA)
Issued Additional Direction to Review Foreign Investments in the Interactive Digital Media Sector under the Investment Canada Act (ICA)
On 1 March 2024, the Government of Canada issued an Additional Direction to Review Foreign Investment in the Interactive Digital Media Sector under the Investment Canada Act (ICA). The Direction aims to reduce the risk of information manipulation by…
Ownership rules in Law No. 23-20 on the Audiovisual Activity
Law No. 23-20 on the Audiovisual Activity including ownership rules entered into force
On 2 December 2023, Law No. 23-20 on the Audiovisual Activity entered into force. Article 85 established a 12-month transitional period from the law's publication date (2 December 2023), during which existing audiovisual and online communication ser…
Roskomnadzor investigation into foreign investment and participation in media entities
Issued Supreme Court ruling affirming the ban on foreign participation in the authorised capital of media entities
On 20 November 2023, the Russian Supreme Court affirmed the position of the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) regarding the ban on foreign participation in the authorised capital …
Foreign ownership limitations in White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Content Safety
Closed consultation on White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Content Safety including foreign ownership limitations
On 8 September 2023, the South African Government closed its consultation on the draft White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Content Safety. The White Paper includes high-level policy proposals on regulations and principles …
Ownership Rule in Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act of 2023
Announced Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act of 2023 including ownership rule
On 27 July 2023, the Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act of 2023 was announced by US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Lindsey Graham. The Act aims to regulate online platforms, including dominant digital platforms. In particular, for the purpose…