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.
133 events advancing 112 policy or regulatory changes:
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European Commission list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes
European Commission updated list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes
On 4 December 2025, the European Commission updated its list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes. The amendment follows deci…
Office of Communications investigation into AVS Group's compliance with age assurance obligations under Online Safety Act
Office of Communications fined AVS Group GBP 1 million for breaches of age-assurance and information-notice duties under Online Safety Act
On 4 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) fined AVS Group GBP 1 million for breaches of age-assurance and information-notice duties under the Online Safety Act. Ofcom also fined AVS Group GBP 50'000 for failing to respond to informati…
Competition and Markets Authority updated guidance on unfair commercial practices under Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act
Competition and Markets Authority released updated guidance on unfair commercial practices
On 3 December 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority updated the guidance on unfair commercial practices, first published on 4 April 2025, reiterating all requirements under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. The update co…
Directive on adapting civil liability rules to Artificial Intelligence
European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee rejected proposal for legal action against European Commission over withdrawn AI civil liability directive
On 3 December 2025, the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee rejected a proposal to legally challenge the European Commission’s decision to withdraw the draft directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelli…
Germany, Switzerland, Eurojust, and Europol investigation into a cryptocurrency mixing service over alleged money laundering activities
Authorites from Germany, Switzerland, Eurojust, and Europol removed cryptocurrency mixing service over alleged money laundering activities
On 1 December 2025, authorities from Germany and Switzerland, alongside Eurojust and Europol, announced the removal of a cryptocurrency mixing service. During an action week from 24 to 28 November, the joint investigation resulted in the seizure of …
Office of Communications inquiry into role of app stores in children's online safety under Online Safety Act
Office of Communications closes consultation on role of app stores in children’s online safety under Online Safety Act
On 1 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on the statutory report on the role of app stores in children’s online safety under the Online Safety Act 2023. The consultation gathers information on app store govern…
Office of Communications statutory inquiry into use and effectiveness of age assurance under Online Safety Act
Office of Communications closes consultation on use and effectiveness of age assurance under Online Safety Act
On 1 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on its statutory report on the use and effectiveness of age assurance under the Online Safety Act. The consultation gathers information on the deployment of age assuran…
Attorney General's Rules implementing Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act
Attorney General closes consultation on Rules implementing Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act
On 1 December 2025, the New York State Attorney General’s Office closes the consultation on the Rules implementing the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids. The Rules provide that platforms must use commercially reasonable and technical…
Shenzhen Municipal Market Supervision Bureau investigation into Shenzhen Xiaoe Network Technology concerning alleged failure to verify qualifications of sellers and prevent false advertising
Shenzhen Municipal Market Supervision Bureau fined Shenzhen Xiaoe Network Technology RMB 360'000 for failure to verify qualifications of sellers and prevent false advertising
On 28 November 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced that the Shenzhen Municipal Market Supervision Bureau fined Shenzhen Xiaoe Network Technology RMB 360'000 for failure to verify the qualifications of sellers and prevent f…
European Commission investigation into Shein over alleged sale of illegal products and age-inappropriate content
European Commission sent request for information to Shein under Digital Services Act
On 26 November 2025, the European Commission sent a request for information to Shein under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The request follows preliminary indications that illegal goods, including child-like sex dolls and weapons, are being offered …