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.

192 events advancing 138 policy or regulatory changes:

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cross-cutting

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platform intermediary: e-commerce

22

platform intermediary: other

21

software provider: other software

18

online advertising provider

16

ML and AI development

13

platform intermediary: user-generated content

13

search service provider

12

infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services

12

other service provider

11

infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases

8

software provider: app stores

7

semiconductors

7

digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)

5

infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment

3

messaging service provider

2

streaming service provider

1

technological consumer goods

1

unspecified

0

infrastructure provider: other

0

DLT development

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192 events advancing 138 policy or regulatory changes:
processing consultation

OECD inquiry into competition in online marketplaces

Latest event Date: 2025-01-17 inquiry consultation closed

Closed consultation on OECD inquiry into competition in online marketplaces

On 17 January 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) closes the consultation as part of its inquiry into online marketplaces and digital competition in Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania. The inquiry aims to analyse the f…

Implementer
OECD members
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
adopted

EDPB Statement on the Interplay between Data Protection and Competition Law

Latest event Date: 2025-01-16 outline adoption

EDPB adopts Statement on Interplay between Data Protection and Competition Law

On 16 January, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a position paper on Interplay between data protection and competition law. The document outlines the importance of fostering cooperation between personal data protection and competitio…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
processing consultation

CMA investigation into proposed acquisition of HashiCorp by IBM

Latest event Date: 2025-01-16 investigation consultation closed

Closed consultation on CMA investigation into the acquisition of HashiCorp by IBM

On 16 January 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes its public consultation on the proposed acquisition of HashiCorp by IBM. The CMA examined whether the transaction would result in a relevant merger situation under the Enterprise…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Merger control regulation
Economic activity software provider: other software
adopted

Cross-regulatory cooperation related to competition in Digital Clearinghouse 2.0

Latest event Date: 2025-01-15 outline adoption

European Data Protection Supervisor issued Concept Note for Digital Clearinghouse 2.0 including cross-regulatory cooperation related to competition

On 15 January 2025, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a concept note titled Towards a Digital Clearinghouse 2.0, aiming to enhance cross-regulatory cooperation for effective enforcement of competition law. Building upon the origi…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Competition authority governance
Economic activity cross-cutting
processing consultation

Italian Competition Authority investigation into the use of pricing algorithms in passenger air transport on domestic routes

Latest event Date: 2025-01-15 investigation consultation closed

Closed consultation on report in AGCM investigation into the use of pricing algorithms in passenger air transport on domestic routes

On 15 January 2024, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) closed its consultation on the report concerning its investigation into the use of pricing algorithms in passenger air transport on national routes to and from Sicily and Sardinia. The inv…

Implementer
Italy
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity ML and AI development, other service provider
in consultation

Bill amending competition law introducing a system for controlling mergers that are likely to harm competition but don't exceed notification thresholds

Latest event Date: 2025-01-14 law consultation opened

Competition Authority opened consultation on proposal to control mergers below notification thresholds

On 14 January 2025, the French Competition Authority opened a public consultation on a proposal amending competition law and introducing a system for controlling mergers that are likely to harm competition and that do not exceed the notification thr…

Implementer
France
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Merger control regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Federal Trade Commission policy statement clarifying antitrust liability exemption for independent contractors and gig workers

Latest event Date: 2025-01-14 outline adoption

Federal Trade Commission adopted policy statement clarifying antitrust liability exemption for independent contractors and gig workers

On 14 January 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a policy statement that clarifies the antitrust liability protections available to independent contractors and gig workers when engaging in protected bargaining and organizing activities…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Anti-competitive agreements regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: other
under deliberation

Competition and Markets Authority strategic market status investigation into Google's general search and search advertising services

Latest event Date: 2025-01-14 investigation consultation opened

Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation as part of investigation into Google's general search and search advertising services strategic market status

On 14 January 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a public consultation to determine if Google should be designated as having Strategic Market Status (SMS) for its general search and search advertising services under the Digital…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity online advertising provider, search service provider
in force

Office of Competition and Consumer Protection investigation into Empire Brands for alleged anti-competitive practices

Latest event Date: 2025-01-13 investigation ruling

Office of Competition and Consumer Protection fined Empire Brands for alleged anti-competitive practices

On 13 January 2025, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issued Empire Brands an e-commerce platform with a fine of PLN 352'821 for engaging in anti-competitive practices. The company required its contractors to maintain prices …

Implementer
Poland
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
under deliberation

Updated CBC merger enforcement guidelines

Latest event Date: 2025-01-12 outline announcement

Closed consultation on Competition Bureau updated merger enforcement guidelines

On 12 January 2025, the Competition Bureau closes the consultation on its merger enforcement guidelines. The proposed updates to the guidelines clarify the new “structural presumption” for high market concentration and market evaluation techniques s…

Implementer
Canada
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Merger control regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
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