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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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 …
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…
Competition Authority investigation into Microsoft over allegations of abusive practices in search syndication and online advertising sectors
Competition Authority rejected complaint filed by Qwant against Microsoft and request for interim measures over allegations of abusive practices in the search syndication and online advertising sectors
On 27 November 2025, the French Competition Authority rejected Qwant’s complaint against Microsoft, as well as its request for interim measures. Qwant, active in the general online search sector and partly using Microsoft technology since 2016, had …
Administrative Council for Economic Defence investigation into Meta over alleged anti-competitive conduct
Administrative Council for Economic Defence opened investigation into WhatsApp LLC and Meta over alleged anti-competitive conduct
On 26 November 2025, the Administrative Council for Economic Defence (CADE) initiated an administrative inquiry into WhatsApp and Facebook over alleged anti-competitive conduct, following a complaint submitted by the Spanish company Factoría Elcano …
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images
Competition and Markets Authority accepted commitments addressing competition concerns over Getty Images’ anticipated acquisition of Shutterstock
On 26 November 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) accepted the interim undertakings offered by Shutterstock, pursuant to Section 80 of the Enterprise Act 2002, in relation to the anticipated acquisition by Getty Images Holdings. The c…
Office of Competition and Consumer Protection investigation into Apple over alleged abuse of a dominant position relating to App Tracking Transparency Framework
Office of Competition and Consumer Protection opened investigation into Apple over alleged abuse of a dominant position relating to App Tracking Transparency Framework
On 25 November 2025, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) opened an investigation into Apple, Apple Operations International, and Apple Distribution International over alleged abuse of a dominant position relating to the App Tra…
Competition Authority investigation into Meta's decision to pre-install its AI service on WhatsApp assessing its compliance with Treaty of Functioning of European Union
Competition Authority extended investigation into Meta's integration of AI service with WhatsApp over alleged restrictive business solution terms
On 25 November 2025, the Competition Authority expanded its investigation into Meta’s integration of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) service with WhatsApp, under Article 102 of the treaty on the functioning of the European Union on abuse of dominan…