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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Act amending Copyright Act and Act on Radio and Television Broadcasting
Ministry of Culture announced removal of virtual proxy networks restrictions from Act amending Copyright Act and Act on Radio and Television Broadcasting
On 15 December 2025, the Ministry of Culture announced that it would remove a section from its draft proposal for an Act amending the Copyright Act and the Act on Radio and Television Broadcasting that would have restricted access to virtual proxy n…
Guidance on deceased child user duties
Ofcom opened consultation on guidance on deceased child user duties
On 15 December 2025, Ofcom opened a consultation on its draft guidance on deceased child user duties until 23 March 2026. The draft guidance is addressed to providers of relevant services under the Online Safety Act regarding their obligations when …
Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission inquiry into improving accessibility in broadcasting
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission closes consultation on accessibility in broadcasting under Online Streaming Act and Broadcasting Act
On 15 December 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) closes the consultation on improving accessibility in broadcasting under the Online Streaming Act and Broadcasting Act. The proposal seeks to amend section 7…
Office of Communications' Guidance for Data Preservation Notices under Data (Use and Access) Act
Office of Communications adopted statement on consultation on data preservation notices consultation under Data (Use and Access) Act
On 15 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) adopted a statement on data preservation notices under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 addressing the responses to its consultation. In the statement, Ofcom sets out its decisions regardin…
Office of Communication's Online Safety Information Guidance
Office of Communications adopted updated Online Safety Information Powers Guidance
On 15 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) adopted the updated Online Safety Information Powers Guidance, focusing on its information gathering powers under the Online Safety Act 2023. The updated guidance includes information on Ofco…
Competition Commission of India investigation into Whatsapp privacy update
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal issued order clarifying applicability of data sharing remedies for advertising purposes
On 15 December 2025, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) issued an order clarifying that the remedial directions previously issued by the Competition Commission of India apply to WhatsApp's user data collection and sharing for all no…
Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs investigation into X Corp's compliance with local representative office requirements
Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs confirmed X Corp's compliance with local representative office requirements
On 13 December 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs confirmed that X Corp. formally appointed a representative to follow up on the administrative fine payment process. Regulation No. 5 of 2020 on private electronic system …
Ministry of Communication and Digital Affair's investigation into X Corp over alleged content moderation violations
Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs confirmed X Corp's compliance with fine of IDR 78.125 million over content moderation violations
On 13 December 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) confirmed that X Corp. paid an administrative fine of IDR 78.125 million over content moderation violations pertaining to pornographic content. It was highlighted that …
Reddit lawsuit challenging validity of Social Media Minimum Age Act
Reddit filed lawsuit challenging validity of Social Media Minimum Age Act
On 12 December 2025, social media company Reddit filed a lawsuit with the High Court of Australia challenging the validity of the Social Media Minimum Age Act, which requires providers of age-restricted social media platforms to prevent children und…
Rules and Principles of Ethics in the Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies
Ministry of Digital Technologies closes consultation on draft rules and principles of ethics in the development and application of artificial intelligence technologies
On 12 December 2025, the Ministry of Digital Technologies closes the consultation on the rules and principles of ethics in the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The rules, which aim to contribute to the implem…