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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FCA framework on regulating cryptoassets
Closed consultation on draft FCA discussion paper on regulating cryptoassets
On 14 March 2025, the FCA closes its consultation on a Discussion Paper on a proposed financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets that it will oversee. The discussion paper focuses on a Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets and a Cryptoasse…
General-Purpose AI Code of Practice
European Commission published third draft of General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence Code of Practice
On 11 March 2025, the European Commission published the third draft of the General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence (AI) Code of Practice. The third draft, developed through collaboration among industry, academia, and civil society, amends previous v…
Assessment of Meta's and Carousell's verification measures under the Online Criminal Harms Act
Ministry of Home Affairs assessed Meta and Carousell's verification measures under the Online Criminal Harms Act
On 10 March 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) assessed the enhanced verification measures implemented by Carousell and Meta under the E-Commerce Code of the Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA) following a six-month pilot programme. The OCHA empo…
Consumer Protection in EU-Korea Digital Trade Agreement
Republic of Korea and European Union concluded negotiations on digital trade agreement including consumer protection provisions
On 10 March 2025, the EU and the Republic of Korea finalised negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). This DTA aims to establish digital trade rules, ensuring consumer trust, legal certainty for businesses, and trusted data flows while prev…
Commission and national consumer authorities' investigation into second-hand online traders' compliance with consumer protection regulations
Commission and national consumer authorities published findings following investigation into second-hand online traders' compliance with consumer protection regulations
On 7 March 2025, the European Commission, alongside national consumer protection authorities from 25 EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway, announced the results of a coordinated investigation into online traders dealing in second-hand goods. The in…
App Store Accountability Act (SB 142)
App Store Accountability Act (SB 142) was adopted by the legislature
On 5 March 2025, the App Store Accountability Bill (SB 142) was adopted, setting provisions for age verification and parental consent to secure app operations integrity and safety. The Bill delineates definitions and requirements for app store opera…
Parliamentary motion on differentiated age limits for social media platforms
Parliamentary motion on differentiated age limits for social media platforms was approved
On 4 March 2025, a motion was approved by the Dutch Parliament. The motion tasks the legislature to establish differentiated age limits for social media platforms. The motion aims to address the increasing prevalence of problematic social media use …
FCC order on improving effectiveness of robocall mitigation database (FCC-24-135)
Implemented FCC order on improving effectiveness of robocall mitigation database (FCC-24-135)
On 2 March 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) order on improving the effectiveness of the robocall mitigation database (FCC-24-135) is implemented. The order includes filing requirements for the Robocall Mitigation Database to enhan…
User access controls in Cyberspace Administration Measures for Dissemination of Military Information on the Internet
Cyberspace Administration of China's Administrative Measures for Dissemination of Military Information on the Internet including user access controls enter into force
On 1 March 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China's Administrative Measures for the Dissemination of Military Information on the Internet come into force. The regulation includes identity verification requirements for individuals and organisat…
Non-discrimination requirement in Communications Commission Guidelines for the Protection of Users of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services
Communications Commission issued Guidelines for the Protection of Users of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services including non-discrimination requirement
On 28 February 2025, the Korea Communications Commission adopted the Guidelines for User Protection of Generative AI Services. The guideline clarifies that to promote diversity, developers should reduce bias in algorithms and data collection, establ…