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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Authority for Consumers and Markets investigation into online store Berkenbosch Mode over alleged misleading practices
Issued ACM warning against online store Berkenbosch Mode over alleged misleading practices
On 22 October 2024, the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) issued a warning to the online store Berkenbosch Mode, citing the company's use of misleading practices. The warning states that the website lacks transparency regarding delivery time…
Age verification requirement in Online Safety Code
Adopted Online Safety Code including age verification requirement
On 21 October 2024, the Media Commission, the broadcasting regulator of Ireland, adopted the Online Safety Code for video-sharing platform services. The code implements Article 28b of the EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive 2018 and will impose …
FTC Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials
Implemented FTC Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials
On 21 October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission’ (FTC) Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, which prohibits certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices involving consumer reviews or testimonials, entered into force. Under the rul…
UOKiK public lawsuit against Temu for allegedly not providing clear information about the seller
Announced UOKiK public lawsuit against Temu for allegedly not providing clear information about the seller
On 16 October 2024, the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) announced that it had brought charges against Temu for not providing clear information about the seller and for issues such as the labelling of payment buttons. In …
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, …
FTC Amendments to Negative Option Rule
Adopted FTC Amendments to Negative Option Rule
On 16 October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalised the "Click-to-Cancel" rule, which simplifies consumers' cancellation process of subscription and membership. The rule mandates that businesses must make cancellations as straightforwar…
Safer Phones Bill
Announced Safer Phones Bill
On 15 October 2024, the Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington announced the Safer Phones Bill aimed at protecting children from the negative effects of excessive screen time and the use of social media and other potentially addictive ap…
ComCom broadband marketing guidelines
Opened consultation on ComCom broadband marketing guidelines
On 15 October 2024, the Commerce Commission (ComCom) of New Zealand opened a public consultation on the broadband marketing guidelines until 6 November 2024. The guidelines seek to enhance consumer choice in New Zealand's broadband market. The guide…
European Commission investigation into Temu's mitigation measures taken against traders selling illegal products
Announced European Commission investigation into Temu's mitigation measures taken against traders selling illegal products
On 11 October 2024, the European Commission issued a request for information (RFI) to the e-commerce platform Temu under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Commission aims to assess compliance with the DSA’s obligation to address and mitig…
Competition and Consumer Authority investigation in Adlibris' alleged use of misleading terms and marketing
Issued KKV ruling in investigation into Adlibris' alleged misleading terms and marketing
On 10 October 2024, the Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) issued a ruling following an investigation into Adlibris, an online store, over misleading information and contractual terms. The KKV found that Adlibris engaged in practices that unde…