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.
255 events advancing 247 policy or regulatory changes:
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European Commission decision designating WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform under Digital Services Act
European Commission adopted decision designating WhatsApp as very large online platform under Digital Services Act
On 26 January 2026, the European Commission designated messaging service WhatsApp as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) because it found that its “Channels” feature reached the designation threshold of at least 45 million EU users under the Digital…
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Standard on Metaverse Classification and Identification Requirements for Digital Human Identity
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology opened consultation on proposed standard on metaverse classification and identification requirements for digital human identity
On 26 January 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology opened a consultation for a proposed standard on metaverse classification and identification requirements for digital human identity, until 30 January 2026. The proposed standar…
European Commission investigation into X's compliance with obligations under Digital Services Act to carry out risk assessments and mitigate identified risks before deploying Grok's functionalities on the platform
European Commission opened formal investigation into X’s compliance with obligations to carry out risk assessments and mitigate identified risks before deploying Grok’s functionalities on its platform
On 26 January 2026, the European Commission opened a formal investigation into X to determine whether the company violated the Digital Services Act (DSA) during the deployment of its Grok artificial intelligence tool. The investigation focuses on wh…
European Commission inquiry into revision of EU rules on public procurement
European Commission closes consultation on revision of EU rules on public procurement
On 26 January 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on the revision of EU rules on public procurement. The proposed reforms aim to address issues identified in a recent evaluation, including legal complexity, limited cross-border com…
European Commission investigation into X's compliance with DSA requirements to address illegal content and disinformation
European Commission extended investigation into X regarding recommender systems risk management under Digital Services Act
On 26 January 2026, the European Commission extended its existing investigation into X to further evaluate the platform's compliance with risk management obligations for recommender systems under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The original investig…
NPPA lists of approved imported games
National Press and Publication Administration issued 2026 list of approved imported online video games
On 26 January 2026, China's National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) published the 2026 list of approved imported online video games. The NPPA is responsible for approving video games by both domestic and foreign game developers prior to…
NPPA lists of approved domestic games
National Press and Publication Administration issued January 2026 list of approved domestic online games
On 26 January 2026, the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) issued the domestic online game approval list for January 2026, authorising 177 titles. The approvals covered works by publishers such as Tianjin Xinchuangyuan Technology C…
Law regulating the use of social media applications and websites by children
House of Representatives announced intention to draft law regulating the use of social media applications and websites by children
On 25 January 2026, the House of Representatives announced its intention to draft a law regulating the use of social media applications and websites by children to address psychological and behavioural risks. The proposed legislation aims to counter…
Artificial intelligence authority governance in Interim Measures for the Administration of Anthropomorphic Interactive Artificial Intelligence Services
Cyberspace Administration closes consultation on draft Interim Measures for the Administration of Anthropomorphic Interactive Artificial Intelligence Services including artificial intelligence authority governance
On 25 January 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China closes the consultation on the draft Interim Measures for the Administration of Anthropomorphic Interactive Artificial Intelligence Services, including artificial intelligence authority gove…
Age verification requirement in Interim Measures for the Administration of Anthropomorphic Interactive Artificial Intelligence Services
Cyberspace Administration closes consultation on draft Interim Measures for the Administration of Anthropomorphic Interactive Artificial Intelligence Services including age verification requirement
On 25 January 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China closes a consultation on the draft Interim Measures for the Administration of Anthropomorphic Interactive Artificial Intelligence Services, including age verification requirement. The measur…