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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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Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021

Latest event Date: 2026-03-09 order implementation

Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force

On 9 March 2026, the Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force. The Code applies to private messaging components of social media platforms, focusing on Class 1C and Class 2 harmfu…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, messaging service provider
in force

Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021

Latest event Date: 2026-03-09 order implementation

Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force

On 9 March 2026, the Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force. The Code, outlined in Schedule 4 of Australia’s Online Safety Code, sets compliance requirements for social media platf…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
in force

Extended App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021

Latest event Date: 2026-03-09 order implementation

App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force

On 9 March 2026, the App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021, enters into force. The Code applies to providers that enable Australian end-users to download third-party apps, while…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
in force

Extended Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021

Latest event Date: 2026-03-09 order implementation

Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force

On 9 March 2026, the Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021 enters into force. The Code applies to hardware intended for Australian end-users and establishes obligations for manufacturers, suppl…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity technological consumer goods, infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
in force

Extended Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021

Latest event Date: 2026-03-09 order implementation

Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force

On 9 March 2026, the Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021 enters into force. The Code establishes a regulatory framework for communication and gaming platforms serving Austr…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity software provider: other software, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
in force

Designated Internet Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021

Latest event Date: 2026-03-09 order implementation

Designated Internet Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force

On 9 March 2026, the Designated Internet Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021 enters into force. The Code outlines a risk-based framework for designated internet services (DIS) to manage harmfu…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, ML and AI development, software provider: other software, platform intermediary: other, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
in consultation

Guideline on cybersecurity requirements for consumer-type connected cameras with cybersecurity identification

Latest event Date: 2026-03-03 outline consultation opened

National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee opened consultation on guideline on cybersecurity requirements for consumer-type connected cameras with cybersecurity identification

On 3 March 2026, the National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee opened a consultation on a guideline on cybersecurity requirements for consumer connected cameras with cybersecurity identification, until 17 March 2026. The guideline a…

Implementer
China
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity technological consumer goods
in consultation

Guidance on application of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act)

Latest event Date: 2026-03-03 outline consultation opened

European Commission opened consultation on draft guidance on the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act)

On 3 March 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on draft guidance concerning the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience Act), until 31 March 2026. The draft guidance clarifies how the Regulation should be interpret…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

Circular on disclosure of registered name and registration number on Social Media Platforms under Ease of Doing Investment initiative (HO/(79)2026-MIRSD-PODMMC)

Latest event Date: 2026-02-26 order adoption

Securities and Exchange Board of India adopted Circular on disclosure of registered name and registration number on Social Media Platforms under Ease of Doing Investment initiative (HO/(79)2026-MIRSD-PODMMC)

On 26 February 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) adopted a Circular on disclosure of registered name and registration number on Social Media Platforms (HO/(79)2026-MIRSD-PODMMC) under its Ease of Doing Investment (EoDI) initiat…

Implementer
India
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activity cross-cutting
adopted

E-commerce country of origin filter mandate in Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2026

Latest event Date: 2026-02-13 order adoption

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution adopted Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment including e-commerce country of origin filter mandate

On 13 February 2026, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs) adopted the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules. These rules will require all e-commerce entities selling importe…

Implementer
India
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
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