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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Ministry of Commerce export control order on 12 US companies for dual-use restrictions (Announcement No. 22 of 2025)
Ministry of Commerce adopted order adding 12 US entities to the export control list
On 9 April 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce adopted an export control order applicable to 12 United States companies. The order prohibits the export of dual-use items to the listed entities, aiming to protect national security and comply with …
Data governance in Cloud and AI Development Act
European Commission opened consultation on Cloud and AI Development Act including data governance measures
On 9 April 2025, the European Commission opened a public consultation on the proposed Cloud and AI Development Act until 4 June 2025. The Act aims to create the conditions for the EU to incentivise large investments in cloud and edge capacity. It ad…
European Commission Apply AI Strategy
European Commission opened consultation on Apply AI Strategy
On 9 April 2025, the European Commission's Artificial Intelligence Office opened a public consultation and call for evidence, open until 4 June 2025, on its forthcoming Apply AI Strategy. The Strategy, expected to be published in Q3 2025, aims to ac…
Fair Trade Commission investigation into Kakao over alleged unfair trade practices
Fair Trade Commission closes consultation on proposed consent order pertaining to Kakao over alleged unfair trade practices
On 9 April 2025, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) closes a public consultation on a proposed consent order regarding Kakao's alleged violations of the Large-scale Distribution Business Act. The order applies to Kakao’s e-commerce platform, Kak…
Federal Cartel Office investigation into Google regarding its practices in connection with Google Automotive Services and Google Maps Platform
Federal Cartel Office closed investigation into Google following commitments to end competition restrictions for the Google Automotive Services and Google Maps platforms
On 9 April 2025, the Federal Cartel Office announced a closure in its investigation into Google as the company provided commitments to stop restricting competition to the Google Automotive Services and Google Maps platforms. These commitments, which…
Executive Order on amendment to reciprocal tariffs and updated duties as applied to low-value imports from the People's Republic of China
President signed Executive Order on amendment to reciprocal tariffs and updated duties as applied to low-value imports from the People’s Republic of China
On 8 April 2025, the President signed the Executive Order on the amendment to reciprocal tariffs and updated duties as applied to low-value imports from the People’s Republic of China. The order establishes measures regarding the de minimis tariff i…
Bill on protecting businesses from cybercrime
Home Office closes consultation on proposal for protection of business from cybercrime
On 8 April 2025, the Home Office closes its public consultation on proposals for protection of businesses from cybercrime. The Home Office specified that ransomware is a critical threat, defining it as malicious software that infects a victim's comp…
Justice Department Rule on Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern implementing EO 14117
Implemented DOJ rule on Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern
On 8 April 2025, the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Rule on Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern enters into force. The Rule implements the Executive Order 14117. The rule addresses …
Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission order revising the definition of canadian content for audio services under Online Streaming Act
Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission closes consultation on revising definition of canadian content for audio services under Online Streaming Act
On 7 April 2025, the Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission of Canada (CRTC) closes public consultation on revising the definition of Canadian content for audio services under the Online Streaming Act. The Act empowers CRTC to update Can…
Design requirements in FDA Guidance on Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions
Closed consultation on FDA draft Guidance on Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions including design requirements
On 7 April 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) closes the public consultation on its draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff regarding the design requirements for Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions. The draft guidan…