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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Competition Commission Secretariat investigation into Apple regarding NFC access
Competition Commission Secretariat announced investigation into Apple regarding NFC access
On 10 December 2025, the Competition Commission Secretariat announced an investigation into Apple regarding the conditions for third-party app developers to access near-field communication (NFC) interfaces on Apple devices. The Secretariat seeks to …
European Commission investigation into Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in its use of online content for AI purposes (Case AT.40983)
European Commission opened investigation into Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in its use of online content for AI purposes
On 8 December 2025, the European Commission initiated a formal investigation into Google to assess whether the company has breached European Union competition rules by using content from web publishers and YouTube for artificial intelligence (AI) pu…
European Commission investigation into Meta's "pay or consent model" compliance with Digital Markets Act
European Commission announced Meta’s commitments to give EU users a choice on personalised ads under Digital Markets Act
On 8 December 2025, the European Commission announced that Meta committed to giving EU users a choice on personalised advertising to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The commitment includes offering an option on Facebook and Instagram that…
Competition Commission investigation into Dagang Net for alleged anti-competitive behaviour
High Court dismissed Dagang Net's judicial review application against abuse of dominance finding
On 5 December 2025, the High Court dismissed Dagang Net’s judicial appeal, which aimed to overturn the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s decision upholding the Malaysia Competition Commission’s finding that the company had abused its market dominance in…
European Commission investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach (Case AT.41034)
European Commission announced investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach
On 4 December 2025, the European Commission opened an investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach. The company's policy change, which took effect for new users on 15 October 2025 a…
Lawsuit concerning international and territorial jurisdiction under Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 (Stichting Right to Consumer Justice, Stichting App Stores Claims v Apple /Case C-34/24)
Court of Justice clarified Member State courts have both international and territorial jurisdiction over anticompetitive digital pricing practices affecting users domiciled within State borders
On 2 December 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) clarified that Member State courts have both international and territorial jurisdiction over anticompetitive digital pricing practices affecting users domiciled within their State…
Federal Cartel Office investigation into Apple's App Tracking Transparency
Federal Cartel Office conducts market test of commitments proposed by Apple concerning its App Tracking Transparency Framework investigation
On 2 December 2025, Germany's Federal Cartel Office (FCO) announced a market test of commitments proposed by Apple concerning its App Tracking Transparency Framework (ATTF). The proposals address competition concerns raised in the FCO's preliminary …
ACCC investigation into Google's search services in Australia over alleged abuse of market power regarding pre-installed search engines on Android devices
Federal Court issued order requiring Google to pay AUD 55 million over anti-competitive agreements pertaining to pre-installed search engines on Android devices
On 2 December 2025, the Australian Federal Court ordered Google to pay a penalty of AUD 55 million following the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) investigation over anti-competitive agreements involving the pre-installation of…
Guidelines on Anti-Monopoly Compliance of Internet Platforms
State Administration for Market Regulation closes consultation on Guidelines on Anti-Monopoly Compliance of Internet Platforms (Draft for Public Comment)
On 29 November 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) closes a public consultation on its Guidelines on Anti-Monopoly Compliance of Internet Platforms (Draft for Public Comment). These guidelines are designed to assist platform…
Online Intermediation Platforms Guidance Note
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition closes consultation on draft Online Intermediation Platforms Guidance Note
On 28 November 2025, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition closes the public consultation, which had been open since 31 October 2025, on the draft Online Intermediation Platforms Guidance Note. The draft Guidance Note provides guidance t…