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.
441 events advancing 333 policy or regulatory changes:
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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On 15 December 2025, Ofcom opened a consultation on its draft guidance on deceased child user duties until 23 March 2026. The draft guidance is addressed to providers of relevant services under the Online Safety Act regarding their obligations when …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…
Law requiring advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer (SB 8420A)
Governor signed law requiring advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer (SB 8420A)
On 11 December 2025, the Governor signed the law requiring advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer (SB 8420A). The law will require companies to disclose the use of synthetic performers in advertisements. Synthetic performers are…
List of applications subject to Social Media Minimum Age Act
Minister of Communications application of Social Media Minimum Age Act to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, X, Threads, Reddit, Kick, and Twitch enters into force
On 10 December 2025, the Minister of Communications' designation of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, X, Threads, Reddit, Kick, and Twitch as age-restricted social media platforms under the Social Media Minimum Age Act enters into forc…
User rights in Law on Artificial Intelligence
Law on Artificial Intelligence including user rights was adopted by the National Assembly
On 10 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted the Law on Artificial Intelligence, including user rights and safeguards. Article 11(1) requires users to be informed when they are interacting with artificial intelligence (AI) systems, …
Minister of Communications Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Rules, 2025
Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Rules, 2025 enters into force
On 10 December 2025, the Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Rules 2025 enter into force. The rules define which services are excluded from being classified as age-restricted social media platforms under the Online Safety Act 2021.…
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement in Law on E-commerce
National Assembly adopted Law on E-commerce including fair marketing and advertising practice requirements
On 10 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted the Law on E-commerce, including fair marketing and advertising practice requirements. The Law applies to e-commerce platforms, sellers, livestream sellers, and affiliate marketers. The Law requires…
Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024
Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 minimum-age requirement enters into force
On 10 December 2025, the requirement for providers of age-restricted social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent users under 16 years of age from having accounts enters into force, following a commencement date set within the 12-month…
Council Regulation amending Regulation 2021/1173 as regards an EuroHPC initiative for start-ups to boost European leadership in trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
Council adopted position on proposal for a regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1173 as regards an EuroHPC initiative for start-ups to boost European leadership in trustworthy AI
On 9 December 2025, the Council adopted a position on the proposal for a regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1173 as regards an EuroHPC initiative for start-ups to boost European leadership in trustworthy AI. The amendment sets the framework fo…
European Commission investigation into TikTok's compliance with obligation to provide a searchable and reliable repository for advertisements under Digital Service Act
European Commission accepted TikTok's commitments on advertising transparency under Digital Services Act
On 5 December 2025, the European Commission announced that TikTok had submitted binding commitments to meet the Digital Services Act (DSA) requirements on advertising transparency, including maintaining an accessible and searchable advertising repos…