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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Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (HR 8038)
Passed Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (HR 8038)
On 20 April 2024, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (HR 8038) was passed by the House of Representatives of the United States as part of the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act. The Act would make the di…
ACMA investigation into online gambling services' compliance with the Interactive Gambling Act
Published ACMA findings following investigation into online gambling services' compliance with Interactive Gambling Act
On 18 April 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) concluded its investigation into illegal online gambling services that were operational around the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup period. The investigation reviewed 200 offshore…
Licensing requirement in amendment of Data Centers Act of 2023 to Provide for the Regulation of Digital Asset Mining Businesses and Business Utilizing a Blockchain Network (SB 79)
Introduced Amendment of Data Centers Act of 2023 to Provide for the Regulation of Digital Asset Mining Businesses and Business Utilizing a Blockchain Network (SB 79) including licensing requirement
On 17 April 2024, an amendment of Data Centers Act of 2023 to Provide for the Regulation of Digital Asset Mining Businesses and Business Utilizing a Blockchain Network (SB 79) was introduced to the Arkansas State Legislature. The Bill requires digit…
Amendment to Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023 to Prohibit Foreign-Party of Controlled Ownership of a Digital Asset (SB 78)
Introduced amendment to Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023 to Prohibit Foreign-Party of Controlled Ownership of a Digital Asset (SB 78)
On 17 April 2024, an amendment to the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023 to Prohibit Foreign-Party of Controlled Ownership of a Digital Asset (SB 78) was introduced to the Arkansas State Legislature. The amendment prohibits foreign-party-controlled b…
Registration requirement for data centers in Electronic Communications Act (Prop. 93 LS)
Introduced Electronic Communications Act including registration requirement for data centers (Prop. 93 LS)
On 12 April 2024, the Ministry of Digitisation and Administration submitted the Electronic Communications Act, which mandates the registration of all data centres operating within the country, to the legislature of Norway. The Act requires data cent…
ASIC Public Lawsuit regarding Digital Currency Assets of Blockchain Mining Companies
Announced ASIC Public Lawsuit regarding Digital Currency Assets of Blockchain Mining Companies
On 12 April 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the initiation of civil proceedings against blockchain mining companies NGS Crypto Pty Ltd, NGS Digital Pty Ltd, and NGS Group Ltd, along with their sole directo…
CAC Domestic Deep Synthesis Service Algorithm Filing List
Published Fifth CAC Domestic Deep Synthesis Service Algorithm Filing List
On 11 April 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published the fifth batch of its Domestic Deep Synthesis Service Algorithm Filing List. The CAC highlights that deep synthesis service providers and technical supporters must adhere to …
Registered application distribution platforms under the Provisions on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services
Published Second List of Registered Application Distribution Platforms Under the Provisions on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services
On 8 April 2024, the Chinese Cyberspace Administration (CCA) published the second list containing 23 companies registered under Article 17 of the Provisions on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services. In particular, Articl…
Registration requirement for data brokers in American Privacy Rights Act of 2024
Announced American Privacy Rights Act including registration requirement for data brokers
On 7 April 2024, the Chairs of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation published the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024. The Act would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to es…
Registration requirement in Amendment to Tourism Law Regulating Digital Hosting Platforms
Entry into force with grace period of Amendment to Tourism Law Regulating Digital Hosting Platforms including registration requirement
On 5 April 2024, the Amendment to the Tourism Law, which is specifically aimed at regulating digital accommodation platforms, entered into force. The amendment introduces a host registry, where property owners must register with the city if they int…