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.
221 events advancing 206 policy or regulatory changes:
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Cybersecurity regulation in Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy (HB 692)
Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy including cybersecurity regulation enters into force
On 1 July 2027, the Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy (HB 692) enters into force. The Act amends KRS 367.3617 to require controllers to establish, implement, and maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical data s…
Data protection regulation in Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy (HB 692)
Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy including data protection regulation enters into force
On 1 July 2027, the Act amending Kentucky Revised Statutes on data privacy (HB 692) enters into force. The Act amends KRS 367.3611 to introduce definitions of "automatic content recognition data" and "smart monitor." "Automatic content recognition d…
Bill amending Personal Information Protection Act (Bill No. 2216765/Act No. 21445)
Mandatory personal information protection certification provisions of Personal Information Protection Act (Act No. 21445) entered into force
On 1 July 2027, the amended Article 32-2(1) proviso and Article 75(2) item 15 of Act No. 21445, amending the Personal Information Protection Act, entered into force. Under the amended Article 32-2(1) proviso, personal information processors meeting …
Bill amending Civil Code including age verification requirements for online services and software applications (AB 1043)
Law on Age Verification Signals in Software Applications and Online Services (AB 1043) becomes applicable to pre-existing accounts and applications
On 1 July 2027, in accordance with Section 1798.502 of Title 1.81.9 (Digital Age Assurance Act) of the Civil Code, operating system providers are required to provide an accessible interface for account holders to indicate the birth date, age, or bot…
Bill amending the California Business and Professions Code to include obligations for operators of companion chatbot platforms (Bill No. SB 243)
Annual reporting obligations under the Law on Companion Chatbots (SB 243) enter into force
On 1 July 2027, the annual reporting obligations under the Law on Companion Chatbots (SB 243) enter into force, as established in Chapter 22.6 (commencing with Section 22601) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code. The law defines “compa…
Business registration requirement in Decree detailing provisions of Law on E-commerce (No. 248/2026/ND-CP)
Transitional grace period in Decree detailing provisions of Law on E-commerce including business registration requirement ends
On 30 June 2027, the transitional grace period under the Decree detailing provisions of the Law on E-commerce, including business registration requirements, ends. The Decree applies to owners of e-commerce platforms, organisations providing technica…
Securities and Exchange Commission Circular Number 26-1 on revised Minimum Capital Requirements for regulated capital market entities
Circular Number 26-1 on revised Minimum Capital for regulated capital market entities enters into force
On 30 June 2027, the revised Minimum Capital Requirements set out in Circular Number 26-1 enter into force for all regulated entities, including Financial technology (FinTech) operators and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). All entities regul…
EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence
Implemented EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence
On 14 June 2027, the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence enters into force. The Directive criminalises various forms of violence against women, including online abuse, and ensures support for victims. Specifically,…
Right of customisation of media offer in European Media Freedom Act
European Media Freedom Act including the right of customisation of the media offer enters into force
On 8 May 2027, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) enters into force. The EMFA aims to increase and promote transparency regarding media ownership and establish safeguards for editorial independence and media pluralism. The EMFA introduces the rig…
Order establishing consumer notification and transparency obligations (Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2026-67)
Order on telecom consumer notification and transparency obligations enters into force
On 13 April 2027, the regulatory order issued by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission introducing consumer notification and information requirements for telecommunications service providers in Canada enters into force. The…