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.
35 events advancing 31 policy or regulatory changes:
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Content moderation regulation in amendment to Copyright Act (Act No. 21336/Bill No. 2215125)
Amendment to Copyright Act including content moderation regulation enters into force
On 11 May 2026, the amendment to the Copyright Act enters into force. The Act applies to online service providers and other actors involved in the distribution of copyright-protected content. The Act establishes an enforcement framework for illegal …
Content moderation authority governance in Partial Amendment to Copyright Act (Act No. 21336 / Bill No. 2215125)
Amendment to Copyright Act including content moderation authority governance enters into force
On 10 May 2026, the access blocking provisions of the Partial Amendment to the Copyright Act (Act No. 21336) enter into force. The Amendment applies to online service providers and telecommunications business operators. The Amendment defines the rol…
Amendment to Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) on rules strengthening intermediary compliance
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology closes extended consultation on Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Second Amendment Rules 2026
On 7 May 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology closes the consultation on the draft Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Second Amendment Rules 2026, opened on 30 March 2026 and twice …
Content moderation regulation in Administrative Measures for Digital Virtual Human Information Services
Cyberspace Administration of China closes consultation on draft Administrative Measures for Digital Virtual Human Information Services including content moderation regulation
On 6 May 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) closes the consultation on draft Administrative Measures for Digital Virtual Human Information Services, including content moderation regulation. The consultation had been opened on 3 April…
EU-Japan cooperation arrangement on digital platform regulation
EU and Japan signed cooperation arrangement on digital platform regulation
On 5 May 2026, the European Commission services responsible for the enforcement of the Digital Services Act concluded a cooperation arrangement with Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications during the fourth meeting of the EU–Japan Di…
Content moderation regulation in Responsible Artificial Intelligence Policy
Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority closes consultation on draft Responsible Artificial Intelligence Policy including content moderation regulation
On 3 May 2026, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) closes the consultation on the draft Responsible Artificial Intelligence Policy. The draft Policy applies to all government bodies, the private sector, the non-profit sector…
Review of Audiovisual and Media Services Directive
European Commission closes consultation on review of Audiovisual Media Services Directive
On 1 May 2026, the European Commission (EC) closes the consultation on the planned review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD). The consultation opened on 10 February 2026. The review, required under Article 33 AVMSD and planned in th…
Content moderation regulation in Law on Amendments to Social Services Law and Certain Laws (Law No. 7578/Bill No. 263)
President signed Law on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Laws (Law No. 7578) including content moderation regulation
On 30 April 2026, the President signed the Law on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Laws (Law No. 7578). Article 22 of Law No. 7578 amends Additional Article 4 of Law No. 5651 on the Regulation of Publications on the Internet and Com…
European Parliament resolution on cyberbullying and online harassment
European Parliament adopted resolution on cyberbullying and online harassment
On 30 April 2026, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms' responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment (2026/2693(RSP)). The resolution calls on the Commis…
Content moderation authority governance in Law on Amendments to Social Services Law and Certain Laws (Law No. 7578/Bill No. 263)
President signed Law on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Laws (Law No. 7578) including additional powers for Information and Communication Technologies Authority
On 30 April 2026, the President signed the Law on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Laws (Law No. 7578). The Law expands the powers of the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) over social network providers and i…