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.
340 events advancing 302 policy or regulatory changes:
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SEC amendments to advertising guidelines related to risk warnings for investments in digital tokens
Closed consultation on SEC amendments to advertising guidelines related to risk warnings for investments in digital tokens
On 16 October 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closes its public consultation on the proposed revisions to advertising guidelines for digital token offering service providers (ICO portals) and issuers (ICO issuers). In particular, …
Guidelines on Data Protection Management Program under the Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022
Closed consultation on Draft Guidelines for Data Protection Management Program
On 15 October 2024, the Data Protection Authority of Sri Lanka closes its public consultation on the draft guidelines for the Data Protection Management Program (DPMP), as mandated under section 12 (2) of the Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 20…
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…
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 …
Cross-border data transfer requirements in Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines for Academic and Scientific Service Platforms
Closed consultation on Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines for Academic and Scientific Service Platforms including cross-border data transfer requirements
On 14 October 2024, the Secretariat of the National Cybersecurity Standardization Technical Committee closes a public consultation for the 'Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines - Data Security Requirements for Academic and Technological Servic…
Data localisation requirements in Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines for Academic and Scientific Service Platforms
Closed consultation on Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines for Academic and Scientific Service Platforms including data localisation requirements
On 14 October 2024, the Secretariat of the National Cybersecurity Standardization Technical Committee closes a public consultation for the 'Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines - Data Security Requirements for Academic and Technological Servic…
Cybersecurity regulation in Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines for Academic and Scientific Service Platforms
Closes consultation on Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines for Academic and Scientific Service Platforms including cybersecurity regulation
On 14 October 2024, the Secretariat of the National Cybersecurity Standardization Technical Committee closes a public consultation for the 'Cybersecurity Standard Practice Guidelines - Data Security Requirements for Academic and Technological Servic…
Worker Monitoring Regulation in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Adopted Platform Work Directive including worker monitoring regulation by Council
On 14 October 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the Directive on improving working conditions in platform work ("Platform Work Directive"), including regulations on the use of worker data and algorithms by digital platforms. The Direct…
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 …
Mandatory data sharing requirements in EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work
Adopted Platform Work Directive including mandatory data sharing requirements by Council
On 14 October 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the Directive on improving working conditions in platform work ("Platform Work Directive"), including mandatory data sharing requirements. In particular, digital labour platforms will be …