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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Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act (TAKE IT DOWN Act)
Notice-and-removal obligations for platforms under the TAKE IT DOWN Act (SB 146/Law No. 119-12) enter into force
On 19 May 2026, the one-year grace period under the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilising Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act (Public Law No: 119-12) will expire. The Act, which entered into force on 19 …
Guidance on appropriate proportion of human review for intimate image abuse hash matching
Office of Communications released draft guidance on human review for intimate image abuse hash matching
On 18 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) released the draft guidance on the appropriate proportion of human review for intimate image abuse hash matching. The draft guidance assists providers of regulated user-to-user and search services…
Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026
Treasury closes consultation on Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026
On 18 May 2026, the Australian Treasury closes the consultation on the exposure draft Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026. The draft Bill would make consequential amendments to the Administrative Decisions (Judi…
News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026
Treasury closes consultation on News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026
On 18 May 2026, the Australian Treasury closes the consultation on the exposure draft News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026. The draft Bill would formally impose the news media bargaining charge at a rate of 2.25% of the consolidated revenue attrib…
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026
Treasury closes consultation on News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026
On 18 May 2026, the Australian Treasury closes the consultation on the exposure draft News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026. The draft Bill would impose a news media bargaining charge on a parent entity whose service group provides a sign…
Approval requirements for issuance of payment stablecoins by subsidiaries of insured depository institutions supervised by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation closes consultation on approval requirements for issuance of payment stablecoins by subsidiaries of insured depository institutions
On 18 May 2026, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) closes the consultation on the approval requirements for the issuance of payment stablecoins by subsidiaries of insured depository institutions. The proposed rule applies to insured St…
Requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions
State Administration for Market Regulation closes consultation on requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions
On 17 May 2026, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) closes the consultation on the requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions. The requirements apply to software testing …
India-Netherlands strategic partnership framework on emerging technologies
India and Netherlands adopted strategic partnership framework on emerging technologies
On 16 May 2026, India and the Netherlands adopted the India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership Framework (2026-2030), elevating the bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership. The Framework is directed at expanding cooperation across 9 chapter…
Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into IBS Intensive over alleged unlicensed digital asset and derivatives fund manager activities
Securities and Exchange Commission filed criminal complaint against IBS Intensive over alleged unlicensed digital asset and derivatives fund manager activities
On 15 May 2026, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a criminal complaint with the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) against IBS Intensive and the director of IBS Intensive. The complaint alleges that IBS Intensive operate…
Competition Commission's investigation into Apple over alleged abuse of dominance in App Store operations (Case No. 28/2022)
Delhi High Court issued interim order in Apple v Union of India recording Competition Commission of India undertaking not to issue final decisions
On 15 May 2026, the Delhi High Court issued an interim order in writ petition Apple v Union of India (W.P.(C) 17934/2025), in which Apple and a co-petitioner have challenged provisions of the Competition Act before the Court. The Court took on recor…