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.
84 events advancing 74 policy or regulatory changes:
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Modification of Guidelines for the Marketing of Mobile Services by Virtual Mobile Operators
Closed Public Consultation on Draft Modification of Guidelines for the Marketing of Mobile Services by Virtual Mobile Operators
On 5 September 2024, the Federal Telecommunications Institute closes a public consultation regarding the Draft Modification of Guidelines for the Marketing of Mobile Services by Virtual Mobile Operators. The Draft Modification seeks to establish mec…
California: Investigation into Robinhood regarding consumer and investor protection in relation to cryptocurrencies
Issued settlement in Investigation into Robinhood regarding consumer and investor protection in relation to cryptocurrencies
On 4 September 2024, the California Attorney General announced a settlement in its Investigation into Robinhood regarding consumer and investor protection in relation to cryptocurrencies. The investigation was made into alleged violations of the Cal…
Investment Token (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2024
Implemented Investment Token (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2024
On 1 September 2024, the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority implemented the Investment Token (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2024, which introduce changes across several regulatory frameworks within the Qatar Financial Centre. Amendments i…
Resolution to extend free access to important Internet resources (Resolution No. 1617)
Implemented Resolution to extend free access to important Internet resources (Resolution No. 1617)
On 1 September 2024, Resolution No. 1617, extending the duration for free access to socially significant online resources under the "Available Internet" program, entered into force. The extension increases the period from 24 hours to 7 days that on…
User rights in California Social Media Users' Bill of Rights
Rejected California Social Media Users’ Bill of Rights including consumer protection measures
On 31 August 2024, the California Social Media Users’ Bill of Rights was rejected in the California Legislature as it failed to pass before the conclusion of the 2023-2024 legislative session. The Bill mandated that social media platforms must provi…
Non-discrimination requirement in California Bill on Automated Decision Tools (AB 2930)
Rejected California Bill on Automated Decision Tools (AB 2930) including non-discrimination requirement
On 31 August 2024, the California State Senate rejected the Bill on Automated Decision Tools (AB 2930) as it failed to pass before the conclusion of the 2023 - 2024 legislative session. The Bill would have expanded protections against algorithmic di…
Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976)
Adopted Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976)
On 31 August 2024, the Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976), aimed at protecting children from the dangers associated with social media addiction, was adopted by the California Assembly. The Bill prohibits online platforms from …
New York: Warning regarding Investment Scams using AI-Manipulated Videos
Issued Warning regarding Investment Scams using AI-Manipulated Videos
On 29 August 2024, the New York Attorney General issued a Warning regarding investment scams using AI-Manipulated Videos. The warning concerns scams which use AI-manipulated videos to impersonate celebrities and business leaders to court investment …
FTC Amended Enforcement Decree of Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce
Closed consultation on FTC Amended Enforcement Decree of Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce
On 27 August 2024, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) closes the public consultation on the amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, set to be implemented on 14 February 2025. The amendment aims to a…
MIIT Notice for apps infringing user rights and interests in January 2024
Issued MIIT Notice for apps infringing user rights and interests in August 2024
On 27 August 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIT) issued an order listing 21 apps and SDKs that were found to commit user rights violations. The published list includes 'Quanxin Accounting', 'Snake Duel', 'Mengmeng…