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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Financial consumer protection framework

Latest event Date: 2026-04-28 order consultation closed

Central Bank of Kenya closes consultation on financial consumer protection framework

On 28 April 2026, the Central Bank of Kenya closes the consultation on the financial consumer protection framework. The framework applies to all licensed financial service providers operating across any channel, including digital platforms. It impos…

Implementer
Kenya
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Quality of Service requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider, platform intermediary: other
processing consultation

Amendment to guidelines on reviewing labelling and advertising regarding recommendations and endorsements

Latest event Date: 2026-04-28 outline consultation closed

Fair Trade Commission closes consultation on amendment to guidelines on reviewing labelling and advertising regarding recommendations and endorsements

On 28 April 2026, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) closes the consultation on the amendment to guidelines on reviewing labelling and advertising regarding recommendations and endorsements. It introduces specific disclosure obligations for Arti…

Implementer
Republic of Korea
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activity online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content
in consultation

Competition and Markets Authority investigation into eBay's acquisition of Depop

Latest event Date: 2026-04-23 investigation consultation opened

Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation as part of its assessment of anticipated acquisition of Depop by eBay

On 23 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation in relation to its assessment of the anticipated acquisition of Depop by eBay, open until 8 May 2026. The parties operate in the online marketplace sector, including…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Merger control regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
in consultation

Competition Commission's review of regulatory barriers to competition, focusing on small and medium enterprises

Latest event Date: 2026-04-22 inquiry consultation opened

Competition Commission opened consultation on review of regulatory barriers to competition

On 22 April 2026, the Competition Commission opened a consultation on the review of regulations that may act as barriers to competition or to the entry and expansion of firms until 5 June 2026. The review focuses on small and medium-sized enterprise…

Implementer
South Africa
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Competition authority governance
Economic activity cross-cutting
in consultation

Regulation on procurement of ICT hardware and software for electronic-based government system

Latest event Date: 2026-04-22 order consultation opened

Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs opened consultation on regulation on procurement of ICT hardware and software for electronic-based government system

On 22 April 2026, the Ministry of Communication and Digital opened a consultation on a regulation concerning the procurement of information and communications technology (ICT) hardware and software for electronic-based government systems (SPBE), unt…

Implementer
Indonesia
Policy area Public procurement
Policy or regulatory element Public procurement access
Economic activity software provider: other software, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases, infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
in consultation

Requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions

Latest event Date: 2026-04-17 order consultation opened

State Administration for Market Regulation opened consultation on requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions

On 17 April 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) opened a consultation on the requirements for qualification accreditation review of software inspection and testing institutions, until 17 May 2026. The requirements apply to so…

Implementer
China
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Quality of Service requirement
Economic activity other service provider, software provider: other software
adopted

Data Protection Act 2018 (Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making) Regulations

Latest event Date: 2026-04-16 order adoption

Secretary of State issued Data Protection Act 2018 (Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making) Regulations

On 16 April 2026, the Secretary of State issued the Data Protection Act 2018 (Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making) Regulations. The regulations place a duty on the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to deve…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection authority governance
Economic activity ML and AI development
in consultation

Development of transparency notices

Latest event Date: 2026-04-15 order consultation opened

Office of Communications opened public stakeholder engagement on transparency notices under Online Safety Act

On 15 April 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a public stakeholder engagement on the development of transparency notices under the Online Safety Act 2023 until 30 April 2026. Ofcom published its Final Transparency Guidance in July 20…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Quality of Service requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, search service provider, platform intermediary: other
adopted

Data protection regulation in Bill amending Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act (LB 838)

Latest event Date: 2026-04-14 law signing

Governor of Nebraska signed Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, including data protection regulation

On 14 April 2026, the Bill amending the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act was signed by the Governor of Nebraska. The Act gives minors under 18 control over how they interact with covered online services and sets rules on how those services may…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
adopted

Design requirements in Bill amending Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act (LB 838)

Latest event Date: 2026-04-14 law signing

Governor of Nebraska signed Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, including design requirements

On 14 April 2026, the Bill amending the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act was signed by the Governor of Nebraska. The Act gave minors under 18 controls over how they interact with covered online services, and equipped parents of children under…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
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