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.
72 events advancing 65 policy or regulatory changes:
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Content moderation authority governance in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including content moderation authority governance
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated content platforms whose services are used by at lea…
User rights in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including user rights
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated content platforms whose services are used by at lea…
Content moderation regulation in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including content moderation regulation
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closes its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines, which includes content moderation regulation. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated conte…
Content moderation authority governance in Government Decree No. 342/2025/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Advertising
Government Decree No. 342/2025/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Advertising including content moderation authority governance enters into force
On 15 February 2026, Government Decree No. 342/2025/ND-CP, which specifies certain provisions of the Law on Advertising, and which allocates and coordinates supervisory powers for online advertising moderation, enters into force. The Decree divides …
Fighting online fraud action plan
European Commission closes consultation on development of an action plan addressing online fraud
On 13 February 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on the development of an action plan on fighting online fraud. The initiative aims to address the growing prevalence of online fraud across the EU, following the increased use of b…
Cyberspace Administration investigations into online platforms over allegations of failure to label AI-generated content
Cyberspace Administration published batch of typical cases regarding investigations into online platforms over allegations of failure to label AI-generated content
On 12 February 2026, the Cyberspace Administration (CAC) concluded several investigations into several online platforms regarding the dissemination of artificial intelligence (AI) generated content lacking mandatory identification labels. The CAC in…
Lawsuit addressing definition of operator under Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
Advocate General issued opinion that term “operator” under Regulation 833/2014 should be interpreted broadly to include any person managing or controlling communication services regardless of profit motive
On 12 February 2026, the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a preliminary opinion clarifying the interpretation of the concept of operator under Article 2f(1) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concernin…
Office of Communications investigation into Nippybox over alleged failure to comply with illegal content duties under Online Safety Act
Office of Communications closed investigation into Nippybox over alleged non-compliance with duties under Online Safety Act
On 12 February 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closed its investigation into Nippybox, a file-sharing service, under the Online Safety Act 2023. Ofcom determined that no further action was needed, as the service has been unavailable in th…
Office of Communications investigation into Im.ge over alleged failure to comply with illegal content duties under Online Safety Act
Office of Communications issued provisional notice of contravention to provider of Im.ge and proposed determination that service is high risk of image-based child sexual abuse material under Online Safety Act
On 12 February 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued the provider of Im.ge with a provisional notice of contravention under Section 130 of the Online Safety Act 2023. Ofcom stated that it has reasonable grounds to believe the provider fa…
Office of Communications investigation into 4chan over alleged failure to comply with illegal content duties under Online Safety Act
Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a provisional notice of contravention to 4chan Community Support
On 12 February 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a provisional notice of contravention to 4chan Community Support under section 130 of the Online Safety Act 2023. Ofcom believes the provider may have failed to comply with its duties …