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.
2250 events advancing 1658 policy or regulatory changes:
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Personal Data Protection Authority investigation into social media platforms over processing of children's personal data
Personal Data Protection Authority opened investigation into TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X and Discord regarding protection of children's data
On 20 February 2026, the Personal Data Protection Authority opened investigations on its own initiative into TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, and Discord in relation to the processing of children’s personal data on social media platforms. Th…
Guidelines on calculation of reasonable compensation as set out in Article 9 of Data Act
European Commission closes consultation on guidelines on calculation of reasonable compensation under Data Act
On 20 February 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on the draft guidelines for the calculation of reasonable compensation under Article 9 of the Data Act. The draft guidelines clarify how data holders should calculate compensation …
Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules addressing synthetically generated information
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026 addressing synthetically generated information enter into force
On 20 February 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026 enter into force. The amendments address synthetically generated infor…
West Virginia Attorney General lawsuit against Apple over alleged failure to detect and report child sexual abuse material on iCloud
West Virginia Attorney General filed lawsuit against Apple over alleged failure to detect and report child sexual abuse material on iCloud
On 19 February 2026, the Attorney General of West Virginia filed a lawsuit against Apple in the Circuit Court of Mason County, West Virginia. The complaint alleges that Apple designed and maintained its product ecosystem, including iCloud, in a mann…
Texas Attorney General lawsuit against Temu over alleged deceptive practices and unlawful data harvesting under Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Texas Attorney General filed lawsuit against Temu over alleged deceptive practices and unlawful data harvesting
On 19 February 2026, the Attorney General of Texas initiated a civil enforcement action against PDD Holdings and Whaleco operating under the name Temu, in the District Court of Collin County. The action was brought under the provisions of the Texas …
Digital Forensic Support and Evidence Storage and Management Regulation
Personal Information Protection Commission closes consultation on draft Digital Forensic Support and Evidence Storage and Management Regulation
On 19 February 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission closes the consultation on the draft digital forensic support and evidence storage and management regulation. The draft regulation sets out definitions, principles, and procedures f…
Arcom and CNM inquiry into discovery, exhibition, and publishing of musical works in audiovisual media and digital platforms
Arcom and CNM closes consultation on inquiry into discovery, exhibition, and publishing of musical works in audiovisual media and digital platforms
On 19 February 2026, the Audiovisual and Digital Communication Regulatory Authority (Arcom) and the National Music Centre (CNM) close a public consultation as part of an inquiry into discovery, exhibition, and publishing of musical works in audiovis…
Prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions in United States-Indonesia Agreement on reciprocal trade
United States and Indonesia signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, including prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions
On 19 February 2026, the United States and Indonesia signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Pursuant to Article 3.5 of the Agreement, Indonesia undertakes not to impose customs duties on electronic transmissions, including content transmitted elec…
Digital trade provisions in United States-Indonesia Agreement on reciprocal trade
United States and Indonesia signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including digital trade provisions
On 19 February 2026, the United States and Indonesia signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Section 3 of the Agreement governs digital trade and technology. Pursuant to Article 3.2, Indonesia undertakes to facilitate digital trade with the United …
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on report finding that Getty Images’ acquisition of Shutterstock may result in lessening of competition in supply of editorial content
On 19 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on its interim report regarding Getty Images’ proposed acquisition of Shutterstock until 12 March 2026. The CMA provisionally found that the transaction may resul…